Hasmonmean help please

[bhive]

Hello,
I've just added this to my small collection of Biblical coins. However, even though I've carefully read & reread the Hasmonean section of Hendin, I honestly can't decide how to identify this coin properly. Can you help me? I'd greatly appreciate any & all feedback.
Mitch Bunkin-Pipersville, PA

[Aarmale]

Its Jannaeus.  I have attached the script.  Reading will come easier with practice, no worries.

After some practice, you may also see that this cornucopia style is very typical of Jannaeus.

[bhive]

Aarmale,
Thanks so much. What Hendin # would you give it....1144? 1145?
Regards.
Mitch

[Aarmale]

Aarmale,
Thanks so much. What Hendin # would you give it....1144? 1145?
Regards.
Mitch

Oh, sorry.  I would say it is a Hendin  1145.

[bhive]

Thanks again. One more question.....
How come my coin only has 4 lines & Hendin 1145 has 5?
Mitch

[Aarmale]

Thanks again. One more question.....
How come my coin only has 4 lines & Hendin 1145 has 5?
Mitch

Unlike many other coin types, Hasmonean coins are often crudely cut by apprentices who did not spend too much time focusing on copying the master dies exactly.  This means that the number of lines may vary, as well as spelling and styles. 
Hendin classified Hasmonean coins by general style and small differences from the plates and drawings are very common.

-Aaron

[bhive]

Thanks again, Aaron, for clarifying everything. By the way I am VERY IMPRESSED with your scholarly web site.
Keep up the good work. You've proven that this retired teacher still has a lot to learn !!!!