Region / Dynasty
Hasmonean
Issuer
Alexander Jannaeus (103–76 BCE)
Dating
78 BCE
Denomination
Prutah (Base metal)
Mint
Jerusalem
Obverse
Anchor; Greek: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ ([coin of] king Alexander)
Reverse
8-rayed star; Aramaic: MLK’ ‘LKSNDR'S (SHNT K’) (king Alexander, year 25)
Diameter
14 mm
Weight
1.16 g