Region / Dynasty
Hasmonean
Issuer
Alexander Jannaeus (103–76 BCE)
Dating
103–76 BCE
Denomination
Prutah (Base metal)
Mint
Jerusalem
Obverse
Anchor; Greek: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΟΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ ([coin of] king Alexander)
Reverse
8-rayed star in a diadem; Paleo-Hebrew: YHWNTN HMLK (Yehonatan, the king)
Diameter
16.7 mm
Weight
2.54 g