JOHN (YOCHANAN) HYRCANUS AE PRUTAH FOR ANTIOCHUS VII
Hendin 6165, Very Fine, 14.9mm, 2.38 grams, Struck Circa. 132 - 130 B.C.E.
Obverse: Lily of Jerusalem
Reverse: Inverted anchor surrounded by inscription "of King Antiochus benefactor"
The FIRST of the Hasmonean coins struck under Judaean religious independence. A lovely coin with a thick natural original patina and a SUPERLATIVE Jerusalem lily! Quite legible in hand.
