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To Identify and Understand Them

Contributions by Joseph Sermarini, Salem Alshdaifat, and Aaron Kogan (Aarmale).

Dedicated to our mentors Ya'akov Meshorer and David Hendin.

New collectors often attempt to identify Judean Kingdom coins by simply matching appearance. The types, epigraphy, and general style may be used to identify some types, but does not work well for most types with an inscription on the obverse and a double cornucopia on the reverse. To correctly identify those types, it is usually necessary to also read and match the name and titles in the inscription. This page is intended to help collectors, even those unfamiliar with modern Hebrew, read the Paleo-Hebrew inscriptions on ancient Judaean coins and identify the types.

Hebrew (including Paleo-Hebrew) is read from right to left. Vowels are omitted, though some letters called matres lectionis (אהו"י) are sometimes used to indicate vowels.

The coins below are only examples of the types. There are many variations of each type. Words are often and variously abbreviated. Errors are common. Letter forms vary. Letters and whole words may be missing. Words may be misspelled. Letters are sometimes blundered. Line breaks and even the number of lines vary and do not identify the type. The multiple examples of some of the types below give some indication of the possible inscription variations.

Missing letters or words that are normally present on the type may be indicated below with brackets [ ]. Line breaks on the described examples may be indicated below with /. Het is transcribed below into Latin letters as (HH).

The letters in ancient Judaean coin inscriptions are often unclear and would be impossible to distinguish in isolation but more often may be identified by their context within an inscription. For example, the letter res Judean_rosh_3 should have a rounded shape, while dalet Judean_daleth should be made from strictly straight lines. Often, however, they look identical on the coins and can only be distinguished by their use within a word.

This page was initially created from numerous posts on the classical numismatic discussion board, which explains the inconsistencies in the photograph and description formats.

Also see:
Paleo-Hebrew
Paleo-Hebrew Script Styles
Widows Mite


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References

Fontanille, J. Menorah Coin Project, website: http://menorahcoinproject.org/
Gitler, H. & O. Tal. The Coinage of Philistia of the Fifth and Fourth Centuries BC: A Study of the Earliest Coins of Palestine. (Milan & New York, 2006). Gitler and Tal
Hendin, D. Guide to Biblical Coins, 6th Edition. (Amphora, 2021).
Hill, G. Catalogue of Greek Coins in the British Museum: Palestine. (London, 1914). BMC Palestine
Hoover, O. Handbook of Coins of the Southern Levant: Phoenicia, Southern Koile Syria (Including Judaea), and Arabia, Fifth to First Centuries BC. (Lancaster, PA, 2010) HGC 10
Kaufman, J. Unrecorded Hasmonean Coins from the J. Ch Kaufman Collection. (Jerusalem, 1995).
Meshorer, Y. Ancient Jewish Coinage. (New York, 1982). Meshorer AJC
Meshorer, Y. A Treasury of Jewish Coins from the Persian Period to Bar Kokhba. (Jerusalem, 2001). Meshorer TJC
Meshorer, Y. & S. Qedar. Samarian Coinage. (Jerusalem, 1999). Meshorer-Qedar
Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum, Denmark, The Royal Collection of Coins and Medals, Danish National Museum, Vol. 7: Cyprus to India. (West Milford, NJ, 1982). SNG Cop
Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum, USA, The Collection of the American Numismatic Society, Part 6: Palestine - South Arabia. (New York, 1981). SNG ANS


Alphabets - Aramaic/Paleo-Hebrew - Modern Hebrew

Alef

'

Aramaic_alef

Judean_alef_1Judean_alef_2Judean_alef_3Judean_alef_4Judean_alef_5Judean_alef_6

א

Beyt

B

Aramaic_beyt

Judean_beyt_1Judean_beyt_2Judean_beyt_3

ב

Gimel

G

Aramaic_gimel

Judean_gimel_1Judean_gimel_2Judean_gimel_3

ג‎

Dalet

D

Aramaic_dalet

Judean_dalethJudean_daleth_2Judean_daleth_1

ד

He

H

Aramaic_he

Judean_heyJudean_hey_3 Judean_hey_1Judean_hey_2Judean_hey_4

ה

Waw

W

Aramaic_waw

Judean_vau_1Judean_vau_2Judean_waw_3Judean_waw_3aJudean_waw_4Judean_waw_5Judean_waw_6Judean_waw_1Judean_waw_2Judean_waw_7

ו‎

Zayin

Z

Aramaic_zayin

Judean_zayin_1Judean_zayin_2

ז

Het

(HH)

Aramaic_het

Judean_het_1Judean_het_2

ח‎

Tet

T

Aramaic_tet

Aramaic_tetjudean_tet_2

ט

Yod

Y

 

Judean_yad_4Judean_yad_1Judean_yad_2Judean_yad_3Judean_yad_5

י‎

Kaf

K

aramaic_kaf

judean_kafJudean_kaf_1Judean_kaf_2Judean_kaf_3

כ ך

Lamed

L

Aramaic_lamed

Judean_lam_1Judean_lam_2judean_lamed_3

ל‎

Mem

M

Aramaic_mem

Judean_mah_3

ם‎‎ מ

Nun

N

Aramaic_nun

Judean_nunJudean_nun_1Judean_nun_2Judean_nun_3Judean_nun_4Judean_nun_5Judean_nun_6Judean_nun_7

נ ן‎

Samek

S

Aramaic_samek

Judean_zan_1Judean_zan_2

ס‎

'Ayin

'

Aramaic_ayin

Judean_ayin

ע‎

Pe

P

Aramaic_pe

Aramaic_pe

‎ף‎ פ‎

Sade

S with dot below

Aramaic_sade

Judean_tsad_1Judean_tsad_2Judean_tsad_3Judean_tsad_4

ץ‎ צ

Qop

Q

Aramaic_qop

Judean_quph_1Judean_quph_2

ק

Res

R

Aramaic_res

Judean_rosh_2Judean_rosh_3Judean_rosh_1

ר‎

Å in/Sin

Å /(SH)

Aramaic_sin

Judean_shin_1Judean_shin_2Judean_shin_3

שׁ שׂ‬

Taw

T

Aramaic_taw

Judean_taw_1Judean_taw_2

ת


In some forms of Classical Hebrew, the letters בגדכפ"ת could have a plosive or spirantized pronunciation. Therefore, it is not uncommon to see these letters transliterated slightly differently in certain contexts.

Matres Lectionis - Vowels Indicated

Alef

'

Aramaic_alef

Judean_alef_1Judean_alef_2Judean_alef_3Judean_alef_4Judean_alef_5Judean_alef_6

א

 a, e, or o, mostly ā

He

H

Aramaic_he

Judean_heyJudean_hey_3Judean_hey_1Judean_hey_2Judean_hey_4

ה

 a, e, or o, mostly ā or e

Waw

W

Aramaic_waw

Judean_vau_1Judean_vau_2Judean_waw_3Judean_waw_3aJudean_waw_4Judean_waw_5Judean_waw_6Judean_waw_1Judean_waw_2Judean_waw_7

ו‎

 ō or ū

Yod

Y

Aramaic_yod

Judean_yad_4Judean_yad_1Judean_yad_2Judean_yad_3Judean_yad_5

י‎

 ī or ē


AlefJudean_alef_5(') is occasionally used to indicate an a, e or o vowel. For example, see Rosh¡ in the next section below.
HeJudean_hey(H) is used to indicate an a (often at the end of a word), e or o vowel. For example, see Yehuda below.
WawJudean_waw_1(W) may indicate o or u. For example, see Zion, Jerusalem, and Yehuda below.
Yod Aramaic_yod(Y) indicates i or e. For example, see Zion and Nasi below.

Also see: Paleo-Hebrew Alphabet


Paleo-Hebrew Names, Titles, Words, and Abbreviations on Ancient Judean Coins

Judean_dalethJudean_hey_2Judean_yad_1 - DHY - YHD - Yehud - Yehud (the Judean province)

Judean_lam_2Judean_alef_3Judean_rosh_2Judean_shin_1Judean_yad_3 - L'RSY - YSR'L - Yisra'el - Israel

Judean_nun_2Judean_waw_2Aramaic_yodJudean_tsad_3 - NWYṢ - ṢYWN - Ṣion - Zion

Judean_mah_3 Judean_lam_2Judean_shin_1Judean_waw_1Judean_rosh_2Aramaic_yod - MLSWRY - YRWSLM - Yerushalayim - Jerusalem

Judean_nun_3Judean_nun_3Judean_het_1Judean_waw_7Judean_hey_3Judean_yad_1 - NN(HH)WHY - YHW(HH)NN - Yehohanan (John Hyrcanus I, 134 - 104 BCE)

Judean_heyJudean_dalethJudean_vau_1Judean_heyJudean_yad_2 - HDWHY - YHWDH - Yehudah (Judah Aristobulus I, 104 - 103 BCE)

Judean_nun_3Judean_taw_1Judean_nun_3Judean_waw_7Judean_heyJudean_yad_2 - NTNWHY - YHWNTN - Yehonatan (Alexander Jannaeus, 103 - 76 BCE)

Judean_hey_1Judean_nun_3Judean_taw_1Judean_nun_3Judean_yad_4 - HNTNY - YNTNH - Yonatan (John Hyrcanus II, King 67 BCE, Ethnarch 63 - 40 BCE)

Judean_hey_1Aramaic_yodJudean_taw_2Judean_taw_2Judean_mah_3 - HYTTM - MTTYH - Mattatayah (Mattathias Antigonus, 40 - 37 BCE)

Judean_nun_5Judean_waw_3Judean_ghan_1Judean_mah_3Judean_shin_2 - NW'MÅ  - (SH)M'WN - Shime'on - Simon (Bar Kokhba, Prince of Israel, 132/133 CE)

Judean_rosh_2Judean_zayin_1Judean_ayinJudean_lam_1Judean_alef_5 - RZ'L' - 'L'ZR - El'azar - Eleazar (the Priest, Bar Kokhba Revolt coins)

Judean_kaf_1Judean_lam_1Judean_mah_2 - KLM - MLK - melek - king (only used on some Alexander Jannaeus coins)

Judean_alef_5Aramaic_yodJudean_shin_1Judean_nun_2 - 'YSN - - NSY' - Nasi - prince (Simon Bar Kokhba only)

Judean_nun_3Judean_hey_3Judean_kaf_1 - NHK - KHN - kohen - priest

Judean_lam_1Judean_dalethAramaic_gimel - LDG - GDL - gadol - high (Priest)

Judean_shin_1Judean_alef_5Judean_rosh_3 - Å 'R - R'(SH)  - rosh¡ - head (of the council of the Jews, Hendin 1137 and 1138 only)

Judean_rosh_3Judean_beyt_2 Judean_het_1 -  RB(HH) - (HH)BR - hever - council (of the Jews)

Judean_mah_2Judean_yad_1Judean_dalethJudean_waw_1Judean_heyJudean_yad_1 - MYDWHY - YHWDYM - Yehudim - Jews

Judean_hey_1Judean_shin_1Judean_waw_1Judean_daleth_2Judean_quph_2 - HÅ WDQ - QDW(SH)H - kedusha - holy

Judean_taw_2Judean_waw_2Judean_rosh_2 Judean_het_1 - TWR(HH) - (HH)RWT - harot - freedom

Judean_taw_2Judean_lam_2Judean_alef_2Judean_gimel_2 Judean_lam_2 - TL'GL - LG'LT - legeulat - redemption

Judean_lam_2Judean_quph_2 Judean_shin_1 - LQÅ  - (SH)QL - sheqel - shekel

Judean_yad_3Judean_tsad_1Judean_het_1 - YṢ(HH) - (HH)ZY - chetsi - half (1/2)

Judean_ayinJudean_beyt_3Judean_rosh_2 - 'BR - RB' - reva' - quarter (1/4)

 Judean_taw_2Judean_nun_3Judean_shin_2 - TNÅ  - (SH)NT - sh'nat - year

 Judean_taw_2Judean_het_1Judean_alef_3 - TH' - 'HT - echad - one

Judean_mah_2Judean_yad_3Judean_taw_2Judean_shin_1 - MYTÅ  - (SH)TYM - shtayim - two

Judean_shin_1Judean_waw_2Judean_lam_1Judean_shin_1 - SWLÅ  - (SH)LWS - shalosh - three

Judean_ayinJudean_beyt_3Judean_rosh_2Judean_alef_6 - 'BR'- 'RB' - arba' - four

Judean_dalethJudean_shin_1 - DÅ  - (SH)D - shnat arba' - year 4

Judean_hey_1Judean_shin_1 - HÅ  - (SH)H - shnat chamesh - year 5

Judean_hey_3 - H - H - heh - the

Judean_vau_2 - W - W - we - and

Judean_lam_1 - L - L - le - of/to/for


John Hyrcanus I (Yehohanan), 134 - 104 B.C.

Judean_nun_3Judean_nun_3 Judean_het_1 Judean_vau_2Judean_hey_3Judean_yad_1 - NN(HH)WHY - YHW(HH)NN - Yehohanan

If you see two nun's in a row, Judean_nun_1Judean_nun_1, Judean_nun_3Judean_nun_3, Judean_nun_5Judean_nun_5, Judean_nun_6Judean_nun_6, or Judean_nun_7Judean_nun_7, the king named is Yehohanan (John Hyrcanus I, 134 - 104 B.C.).

Hendin 6168

Bronze prutah, Hendin 6168, Meshorer TJC I1-I17, Meshorer AJC S, Sofaer 148, HGC 10 629, Jerusalem mint, obverse wedge style Paleo-Hebrew inscription, Yehohanan the High Priest Head Council of the Jews, surrounded by wreath; reverse double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns, A monogram center left, lower left, or lower right.

Wedge style inscription. Nun Judean_nun_3 (N) a vertical line Judean_nun_7. Res Judean_rosh_3 (R) usually with an open top Judean_rosh_1. Includes Rosh Judean_shin_1Judean_alef_5Judean_rosh_3 (R'(SH) - Head).

The wedge style Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, from right to left, as follows:
YHW/(HH)NN (Yehohanan) H (the) KH/N (Priest) H (the) GDL (high) R/'S (Head) (HH)B/R (council) H (the) YH[WDYM] (Jews)

Judean_vau_2 Judean_hey Judean_yad_2
Judean_heyjudean_kafJudean_heyJudean_nun_7Judean_nun_7Judean_het_1
Judean_rosh_1 Judean_lam_1Judean_dalethJudean_gimel_3Judean_heyJudean_nun_7
Judean_beyt_2 Judean_het_1 Judean_shin_1Judean_vau_2
Judean_heyJudean_yad_2Judean_heyJudean_rosh_1


Bronze prutah, Hendin 6168, Meshorer TJC I, Meshorer AJC S, HGC 10 629, Jerusalem mint, weight 2.236g, maximum diameter 15.0mm, die axis 0o, obverse wedge style Paleo-Hebrew inscription, Yehohanan the High Priest Head Council of the Jews, surrounded by wreath; reverse double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns, A monogram center left, lower left, or lower right.

Wedge style inscription. Nun Judean_nun_3 (N) a vertical line Judean_nun_7. Res Judean_rosh_3 (R) usually with an open top Judean_rosh_1. Includes Rosh Judean_shin_1Judean_alef_5Judean_rosh_3 (R'(SH) - Head).

The wedge style Paleo-Hebrew reads, from right to left, as follows:
YHW/(HH)NN (Yehohanan) H (the) KHN (Priest) H (the) / GDL (high) R'S (head) / (HH)BR (council) H (the) YH/DHYM (Jews)

Judean_vau_2
Judean_nun_7Judean_nun_7Judean_nun_7Judean_het_1
Judean_shin_1Judean_alef_5Judean_rosh_1Judean_dalethJudean_gimel_1
Judean_yad_2Judean_hey_3Judean_rosh_1Judean_beyt_3 Judean_het_1
Judean_mah_2Judean_yad_2Judean_hey_3Judean_daleth_2



Bronze prutah, Hendin 6168, Meshorer TJC I, Meshorer AJC S, HGC 10 629, Jerusalem mint, weight 1.97g, maximum diameter 14.3mm, die axis 0o, obverse wedge style Paleo-Hebrew inscription, Yehohanan the High Priest and Head...(remainder of inscription blundered), surrounded by wreath; reverse double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns, A monogram lower right.

Wedge style inscription. Nun Judean_nun_3 (N) a vertical line. Res Judean_rosh_3 (R) usually with an open top Judean_rosh_1. Includes Rosh Judean_shin_1Judean_alef_5Judean_rosh_3 (R'(SH) - Head).

The wedge style Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, from right to left, as follows:
YHW/(HH)NN (Yehohanan) H (the) KH/N (Priest) H (the) GDL (high) R'/S (head) H (the) (HH)BR (council) YHDY[M] (Jews, the dalet Judean_daleth is blundered and looks like beyt Judean_beyt_3).

Judean_vau_1Judean_heyJudean_yad_2
Judean_heyjudean_kafJudean_heyJudean_nun_7Judean_nun_7 Judean_het_1
Judean_alef_5 Judean_rosh_3Judean_lam_1 Judean_daleth Judean_gimel_3Judean_hey_1Judean_nun_7
Judean_rosh_3 Judean_beyt_3 Judean_het_1Judean_heyJudean_shin_1
Judean_yad_2Judean_dalethJudean_heyJudean_yad_2



Hendin 6169

Similar to Hendin 6168 but inscription in "classic style," instead of wedge style. TJC I specimens become increasingly crude as the numbers increase and many are difficult to describe as "classical style."

Nun Judean_nun_3 (N) a vertical line Judean_nun_7. Res Judean_rosh_3 (R) with an open top Judean_rosh_1. Includes Rosh Judean_shin_1Judean_alef_5Judean_rosh_1 (R'(SH) - Head). Many letters blundered.

Bronze prutah, cf. Meshorer TJC I 59, Hendin 6869 (RR), HGC 10 629, Jerusalem mint, obverse Hebrew inscription, Yehohanan the High Priest Head Council of the Jews, surrounded by wreath; reverse double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns, A monogram lower right, rare.

The Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, from right to left, as follows:
YHW/(HH)NN (Yehohanan) H (the) KHN (Priest) / H (the) GDL (high) R/'(SH) (Head) (HH)B/R (council) H (the) Y[HWDY]M (Jews) (or similar, some letters obscure/blundered)

Judean_waw_7Judean_hey_3Judean_yad_5
Judean_nun_7Judean_heyjudean_kafJudean_hey_3Judean_nun_7Judean_nun_7Aramaic_het
Judean_nun_2 Judean_lam_2Judean_dalethJudean_gimel_3Judean_hey
Judean_beyt_2Aramaic_het Judean_shin_1Judean_alef_5
Aramaic_memJudean_yad_2Judean_heyJudean_rosh_1


Hendin 6170

Bronze prutah, Hendin 6170 (RR), Meshorer TJC J, Meshorer AJC T, HGC 10 633 (R1), Jerusalem mint, obverse Palm branch upright, flanked by Hebrew legend (Yehohanan the High Priest Head Council of the Jews), reverse Lily between two grain ears, three dot monogram in left field. rare.

The Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, from right to left, as follows:
YHW(HH)NN (Yehohanan) K/HN (Priest) GDL (high) / RS (head) H (the) (HH)BR (council) / H (the) YHDY[M] (Jews)

 Judean_kaf_1 Judean_nun_3 Judean_nun_3 Judean_het_1 Judean_vau_1Judean_heyJudean_yad_2
Judean_lam_1 Judean_daleth Judean_gimel_1Judean_hey Judean_nun_3 Judean_hey

Judean_rosh_3 Judean_beyt_3 Judean_het_1Judean_hey Judean_shin_1Judean_rosh_3
Judean_yad_2Judean_daleth_2Judean_heyJudean_yad_2Judean_hey




Hendin 6171

Greek letter A above inscription. Classical style Paleo-Hebrew.

Bronze prutah, Hendin 6171; Meshorer TJC A; Meshorer AJC M; SNG ANS 1139; Sofaer p. 242, 6; HGC 10 625; Jerusalem mint, obverse Greek letter A above classical style Hebrew inscription, Yehonanan the High Priest and Council of the Jews, surrounded by wreath; reverse double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns, border of dots.

Full script with very nice clear Ancient Hebrew and no mistakes from the die engraver.

Greek letter A above inscription.

The classical style Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, from right to left, as follows:
YHW(HH)NN (Yehonanan) / H (the) KHN (Priest) H (the) GD/L (high) W (and) (HH)BR (council) H (the) Y/HWDYM (Jews)

             
Judean_nun_3Judean_nun_3 Judean_het_1 Judean_waw_7Judean_hey_3Judean_yad_1
Judean_dalethAramaic_gimelJudean_hey_3Judean_nun_3Judean_hey_3Judean_kaf_1Judean_hey_3
Judean_yad_1Judean_hey_3Judean_rosh_3 Judean_beyt_2 Judean_het_1 Judean_waw_7Judean_lam_1
Judean_mah_2Judean_yad_1Judean_dalethJudean_waw_7Judean_hey


Bronze prutah, Hendin 6171; Meshorer TJC A; Meshorer AJC M; SNG ANS 1139; Sofaer p. 242, 6; HGC 10 625; Jerusalem mint, weight 2.070g, maximum diameter 15.4mm, die axis 0o, obverse Greek letter A above classical style Paleo-Hebrew inscription: Yehonanan the High Priest and Council of the Jews, all surrounded by wreath; reverse double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns, border of dots

Greek letter A above inscription.

The classical style Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, from right to left, as follows:
YHW(HH)NN (Yehonanan) / H (the) KHN (Priest) H (the) G/DL (high) W (and) (HH)BR (council) H (the) / YHWDYM (Jews)

              
Judean_nun_3Judean_nun_3 Judean_het_1 Judean_waw_7Judean_hey_3Judean_yad_1
Judean_dalethAramaic_gimelJudean_hey_3Judean_nun_3Judean_hey_3Judean_kaf_1Judean_hey_3
Judean_yad_1Judean_hey_3Judean_rosh_3 Judean_beyt_2 Judean_het_1 Judean_waw_7Judean_lam_1
Judean_yad_1Judean_dalethJudean_waw_7Judean_hey


Bronze prutah, Hendin 6171; Meshorer TJC A; Meshorer AJC M; SNG ANS 1139; Sofaer p. 242, 6; HGC 10 625; Jerusalem mint, weight 2.030g, maximum diameter 16.2mm, die axis 0o, obverse Greek letter A above classical style Paleo-Hebrew inscription: Yehonanan the High Priest and Council of the Jews, all surrounded by wreath; reverse double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns, border of dots

Greek letter A above inscription.

The classical style Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, from right to left, as follows:
YHW(HH)NN (Yehonanan) / H (the) KHN (Priest) H (the) G/DL (high) W (and) (HH)BR (council) H (the) / YHWDYM (Jews)

            
Judean_nun_3Judean_nun_3 Judean_het_1 Judean_vau_2Judean_hey_3Judean_yad_1
Aramaic_gimelJudean_hey_3Judean_nun_3Judean_hey_3Judean_kaf_1Judean_hey_3
Judean_hey_3Judean_rosh_3 Judean_beyt_2 Judean_het_1 Judean_vau_2Judean_lam_1Judean_daleth
Judean_mah_2Judean_yad_1Judean_dalethJudean_vau_2Judean_heyJudean_yad_1

Bronze prutah, Hendin 6171; Meshorer TJC A; Meshorer AJC M; SNG ANS 1139; Sofaer p. 242, 6; HGC 10 625; Jerusalem mint, weight 1.586g, maximum diameter 13.8mm, die axis 0o, obverse Greek letter A above classical style Paleo-Hebrew inscription: Yehonanan the High Priest and Council of the Jews, all surrounded by wreath; reverse double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns, border of dots

Greek letter A above inscription.

The classical style Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, from right to left, as follows:
YHW(HH)NN (Yehonanan) / H (the) KHN (Priest) H (the) G/DL (high) W (and) (HH)BR (council) H (the) / YHWDYM (Jews)

             
Judean_nun_3Judean_nun_3 Judean_het_1 Judean_vau_2Judean_hey_3Judean_yad_4
Aramaic_gimelJudean_hey_3Judean_nun_3Judean_hey_3Judean_kaf_1Judean_hey_3
Judean_hey_3Judean_rosh_3 Judean_beyt_2 Judean_het_1 Judean_vau_2Judean_lam_1Judean_daleth
Judean_yad_4Judean_dalethJudean_vau_2Judean_heyJudean_yad_4


Bronze prutah, Hendin 6171; Meshorer TJC A; Meshorer AJC M; SNG ANS 1139; Sofaer p. 242, 6; HGC 10 625; Jerusalem mint, weight 2.056g, maximum diameter 13.6mm, die axis 45o, obverse Greek letter A above classical style Paleo-Hebrew inscription: Yehonanan the High Priest and Council of the Jews, all surrounded by wreath; reverse double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns, border of dots

Greek letter A above inscription.

The classical style Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, from right to left, as follows:
YHW(HH)NN (Yehonanan) / H (the) KHN (Priest) H (the) GD/L (high) W (and) (HH)BR (council) H (the) Y/HWDYM (Jews)

             
Judean_nun_3Judean_nun_3 Judean_het_1 Judean_vau_2Judean_hey_3Judean_yad_4
Judean_dalethAramaic_gimelJudean_hey_3Judean_nun_3Judean_hey_3Judean_kaf_1Judean_hey_3
Judean_yad_4Judean_hey_3Judean_rosh_3 Judean_beyt_2 Judean_het_1 Judean_vau_2Judean_lam_1
Judean_yad_4Judean_dalethJudean_vau_2Judean_hey




Hendin 6172

Similar to Hendin 6171 but without a Greek letter A above inscription. Classical style Paleo-Hebrew.

Bronze prutah, Hendin 6172, Meshorer TJC B, Meshorer AJC N, Sofaer 30 - 64, HGC 10 626, Jerusalem mint, obverse classical style Hebrew inscription, Yehonanan the High Priest the Council of the Jews, surrounded by wreath; reverse double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns. Sometimes with ΑΠ or A monogram on the reverse.

The classical style Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, from right to left, as follows:
YHW(HH)NN (Yehohanan) / H (the) KHN (Priest) H (the) GD (high) / W (and) L (W and L reversed, L is last letter of high) H (the) (HH)BR (council) / H (the) YH[W]DY/M (Jews).

Judean_nun_6Judean_nun_6Judean_het_1 Judean_vau_2Judean_heyJudean_yad_1
Judean_dalethAramaic_gimelJudean_heyJudean_nun_3Judean_heyJudean_kaf_1Judean_hey_3
Judean_rosh_1 Judean_beyt_2 Judean_het_1 Judean_heyJudean_lam_1Judean_vau_2
Judean_yad_1Judean_dalethJudean_heyJudean_yad_1Judean_hey
Judean_mah_2



Bronze prutah, Hendin 6172, Meshorer TJC B, Meshorer AJC N, HGC 10 625, Jerusalem mint, obverse classical style Hebrew inscription, Yehohanan the High Priest and Council of the Jews, surrounded by wreath; reverse double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns, weak monogram (Because of the dark patina on the reverse, you cannot see it, but there is a small bump in the monogram area.); very rare full script.

The classical style Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, from right to left, as follows:
YHWHNN (Yehohanan) / H (the) KHN (Priest) [H] (the) GD/L (high) W (and) (HH)BR (council) H (the) Y/ HDYM (Jews)

Judean_nun_6Judean_nun_6 Judean_het_1 Judean_waw_7 Judean_hey Judean_yad_4
Judean_daleth Aramaic_gimel Judean_hey Judean_nun_6 Judean_hey Judean_kaf_1 Judean_hey_3
Judean_yad_1Judean_heyJudean_rosh_3 Judean_beyt_2 Judean_het_1 Judean_waw_7 Judean_lam_1
Judean_mah_2 Judean_yad_1 Judean_daleth Judean_hey

Bronze prutah, Hendin 6172, Meshorer TJC B, Meshorer AJC N, Sofaer 30 - 64, HGC 10 625, Jerusalem mint, weight 2.268g, maximum diameter 15.2mm, die axis 0o, obverse classical style Paleo-Hebrew inscription:, Yehonanan the High Priest the Council of the Jews, surrounded by wreath; reverse double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns, monogram A left below horns (off flan)

The classical style Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, from right to left, as follows:
YHWHNN (Yehohanan) / H (the) KHN (Priest) [H] (the) G/DL (high) H (the) (HH)B/R (council) H (the) YHD/YM (Jews, last three letters obscure)

Judean_nun_6 Judean_nun_6 Judean_het_1 Judean_waw_7 Judean_hey Judean_yad_4
Aramaic_gimel Judean_hey Judean_nun_6 Judean_hey Judean_kaf_2 Judean_hey_3
Judean_beyt_2 Judean_het_1 Judean_hey Judean_lam_1Judean_daleth
Judean_daleth Judean_hey Judean_yad_1Judean_heyJudean_rosh_3
Judean_mah_2 Judean_yad_2


More Hendin 6172


Hendin 6173

Bronze lepton (half prutah), Hendin 6173 , Meshorer TJC C, Meshorer AJC O, HGC 10 632; Jerusalem mint, 1.14gm, 10mm, obverse Paleo-Hebrew inscription: Yehohanan the High Priest and Council of the Jews, Lulav (palm-frond); reverse lily, two stalks of grain below, A center left.

The classical style Paleo-Hebrew inscription, in two lines above and two lines below the lulav (palm-frond), reads, from right to left, as follows:
YHW(HH)NN (Yehohanan) / H (the) KHN (Priest) H (the) / GDL (high) H (the) (HH)BR (council) / H (the) YHDYM (Jews)

Judean_nun_3 Judean_nun_3 Judean_het_1 Judean_waw_1 Judean_hey Judean_yad_4
Judean_hey_3Judean_nun_3 Judean_hey Judean_kaf_1 Judean_hey

Judean_rosh_3 Judean_beyt_2 Judean_het_1 Judean_hey Judean_lam_1Judean_dalethJudean_gimel_1
Judean_mah_2 Judean_yad_2 Judean_dalethJudean_hey_1Judean_yad_1Judean_hey


Bronze lepton (half prutah), Hendin 6173, Meshorer TJC C, Meshorer AJC O, HGC 10 632 (R1); Jerusalem mint, weight 0.727g, maximum diameter 10.2mm, die axis 0o, obverse Paleo-Hebrew inscription: Yehohanan the High Priest and Council of the Jews, Lulav (palm-frond); reverse lily, two stalks of grain below, A center left.

The classical style Paleo-Hebrew inscription, in two lines above and two lines below the lulav (palm-frond), reads, from right to left, as follows:
YHW(HH)NN (Yehohanan) / H (the) KHN (Priest) H (the) / GD (high) (HH)BR (council) H (the) / YHDYM (Jews)

Judean_nun_3 Judean_nun_3 Judean_het_1 Judean_waw_1 Judean_hey Judean_yad_4
Judean_hey_3Judean_nun_3 Judean_hey Judean_kaf_1 Judean_hey

Judean_heyJudean_rosh_3 Judean_beyt_2 Judean_het_1 Judean_dalethJudean_gimel_1
Judean_mah_2 Judean_yad_2 Judean_dalethJudean_heyJudean_yad_1

Hendin 6174

Hendin 6174 is usually easily recognized because the wreath differs from all others and even appears to be a different plant.
Wedge style inscription. Nun Judean_nun_3 (N) a vertical line Judean_nun_7. Res Judean_rosh_3 (R) usually with an open top Judean_rosh_1. No Rosh (Head).

Bronze prutah, Hendin 6174, Meshorer TJC D, Meshorer AJC P, HGC 10 628, Jerusalem mint, 1.82 gm, 14.3 mm, obverse wedge style Paleo-Hebrew inscription, Yehonanan the High Priest and Council of the Jews, surrounded by wreath; reverse double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns.

The wedge style Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, from right to left, as follows:
YHW(HH)/NN (Yehohanan) H (the) KHN (Priest) H (the) / GDL (high) W (and) (HH)/BR (council) H (the) Y/DYM (Jews)

Judean_het_1 Judean_waw_7 Judean_hey Judean_yad_2
Judean_hey Judean_nun_7 Judean_hey Judean_kaf_3 Judean_hey_3 Judean_nun_7 Judean_nun_7
Judean_het_1 Judean_vau_2 Judean_lam_1 Judean_daleth_2 Judean_gimel_3
Judean_yad_2 Judean_hey Judean_rosh_1 Judean_beyt_2
Judean_mah_2 Judean_yad_2 Judean_daleth


Bronze prutah, Hendin 6174, Meshorer TJC D, Meshorer AJC P, HGC 10 628, Jerusalem mint, Obverse wedge style Paleo-Hebrew inscription, Yehonanan the High Priest and Council of the Jews, surrounded by wreath; reverse double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns.

Hendin 6174 is often easily recognized because the wreath differs from all others and even appears to be a different plant.

Wedge style inscription. Nun Judean_nun_3 (N) a vertical line Judean_nun_7. Res Judean_rosh_3 (R) usually with an open top Judean_rosh_1. No Rosh (Head).

The wedge style Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, from right to left, as follows:
YHW/(HH)NN (Yehohanan) H (the) KHN (Priest) / H (the) LGD (high) W (and) / (HH)BR (council) H (the) Y/DY (Jews)

Judean_vau_2 Judean_hey Judean_yad_2
Judean_nun_7Judean_hey_1judean_kafJudean_hey_1 Judean_nun_7 Judean_nun_7 Judean_het_1
Judean_vau_2 Judean_lam_1 Judean_daleth_2 Judean_gimel_3 Judean_hey
Judean_yad_2 Judean_hey_3Judean_rosh_1 Judean_beyt_2 Judean_het_1
Judean_yad_2 Judean_daleth



Bronze prutah, Hendin 6174, Meshorer TJC D, Meshorer AJC P, HGC 10 628, Jerusalem mint, weight 1.930g, maximum diameter 14.2mm, die axis 45o, obverse wedge style Paleo-Hebrew inscription with wedge style script: Yehonanan the High Priest and the Council of the Jews, surrounded by wreath; reverse double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns

Hendin 6174 is usually easily recognized because the wreath differs from all others and even appears to be a different plant.

Wedge style inscription. Nun Judean_nun_3 (N) a vertical line Judean_nun_7. Res Judean_rosh_3 (R) usually with an open top Judean_rosh_1. No Rosh (Head).

The wedge style Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, from right to left, as follows:
YHW/(HH)NN (Yehohanan) H (the) KH/N (Priest) H (the) GDL (high) W (and) / (HH)BR (council) H (the) Y/DY[M] (Jews)

Judean_waw_7 Judean_hey Judean_yad_2
Judean_heyjudean_kafJudean_hey_3Judean_nun_7Judean_nun_7Judean_het_1
Judean_waw_7 Judean_lam_1Judean_dalethJudean_gimel_3Judean_hey_1Judean_nun_7
Judean_yad_2 Judean_heyJudean_rosh_1 Judean_beyt_2 Judean_het_1
Judean_yad_2 Judean_daleth


Bronze prutah, Hendin 6174, Meshorer TJC D, Meshorer AJC P, HGC 10 628, Jerusalem mint, weight 1.930g, maximum diameter 14.2mm, die axis 45o, obverse wedge style Paleo-Hebrew inscription with wedge style script: Yehonanan the High Priest and the Council of the Jews, surrounded by wreath; reverse double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns

Hendin 6174 is usually easily recognized because the wreath differs from all others and even appears to be a different plant.

Wedge style inscription. Nun Judean_nun_3 (N) a vertical line Judean_nun_7. Res Judean_rosh_3 (R) usually with an open top Judean_rosh_1. No Rosh (Head).

The wedge style Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, from right to left, as follows:
YHW/(HH)NN (Yehohanan) H (the) KH/N (Priest) H (the) GDL (high) W (and) / (HH)BR (council) H (the) Y/DY[M] (Jews)

Judean_waw_7 Judean_hey Judean_yad_2
Judean_nun_7Judean_heyjudean_kafJudean_hey_3Judean_nun_7Judean_nun_7Judean_het_1
Judean_het_1Judean_waw_7 Judean_lam_1Judean_dalethJudean_gimel_3Judean_hey_1
Judean_yad_2 Judean_heyJudean_rosh_1 Judean_beyt_2 
Judean_yad_2 Judean_daleth


Bronze prutah, Hendin 6174, Meshorer TJC D, Meshorer AJC P, HGC 10 628, Jerusalem mint, weight 1.858g, maximum diameter 12.7mm, die axis 0o, obverse wedge style Paleo-Hebrew inscription with wedge style script: Yehonanan the High Priest and the Council of the Jews, surrounded by wreath; reverse double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns

Hendin 6174 is usually easily recognized because the wreath differs from all others and even appears to be a different plant.

Wedge style inscription. Nun Judean_nun_3 (N) a vertical line Judean_nun_7. Res Judean_rosh_3 (R) usually with an open top Judean_rosh_1. No Rosh (Head).

The wedge style Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, from right to left, as follows:
YHW/(HH)NN (Yehohanan) H (the) KH/N (Priest) H (the) GDL (high) W (and) / (HH)BR (council) H (the) / YDY[M] (Jews)

Judean_waw_7 Judean_hey Judean_yad_2
Judean_heyjudean_kafJudean_hey_3Judean_nun_7Judean_nun_7Judean_het_1
Judean_waw_7 Judean_lam_1Judean_dalethJudean_gimel_3Judean_hey_1Judean_nun_7
 Judean_heyJudean_rosh_1 Judean_beyt_2 Judean_het_1
Judean_yad_2 Judean_dalethJudean_yad_2

Bronze prutah, Hendin 6174, Meshorer TJC D, Meshorer AJC P, HGC 10 628, Jerusalem mint, weight 1.858g, maximum diameter 12.7mm, die axis 0owedge style Paleo-Hebrew inscription with wedge style script: Yehonanan the High Priest and the Council of the Jews, surrounded by wreath; reverse double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns

Hendin 6174 is usually easily recognized because the wreath differs from all others and even appears to be a different plant.

Wedge style inscription. Nun Judean_nun_3 (N) a vertical line Judean_nun_7. Res Judean_rosh_3 (R) usually with an open top Judean_rosh_1. No Rosh (Head).

The wedge style Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, from right to left, as follows:
YHW/(HH)NN (Yehohanan) H (the) KH/N (Priest) H (the) GDL (high) W (and) / (HH)BR (council) H (the) / YDY[M] (Jews)

Judean_waw_7 Judean_hey Judean_yad_2
Judean_heyjudean_kafJudean_heyJudean_nun_7Judean_nun_7Judean_het_1
Judean_waw_7Judean_lam_1Judean_dalethJudean_hey_1Judean_nun_7
 Judean_heyJudean_rosh_1 Judean_beyt_2 Judean_het_1
Judean_yad_2Judean_dalethJudean_yad_2
Bronze prutah, , Meshorer TJC D, Meshorer AJC P, HGC 10 628, Jerusalem mint, weight 1.881g, maximum diameter 13.5mm, die axis 0o, obverse wedge style Paleo-Hebrew inscription: Yehonanan the High Priest and the Council of the Jews, surrounded by wreath; reverse double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns


Hendin 6175

Irregular square style Paleo-Hebrew inscription. The letter he has the form Judean_hey_1 in the first two lines, but after may take a crude simplified form like an arrow pointed upward Judean_hey_4.

Bronze prutah, Hendin 6176, Meshorer TJC E, Sofaer 82 - 113, HGC 10 627, SNG ANS -, BMC Palestine -, Jerusalem mint, 1.92 gm, 14.3 mm, obverse Hebrew inscription, Yehonanan the Priest of Jews, surrounded by wreath; reverse double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns; nice glossy black patina and earthen highlighting.
Variety without the the words high or Council. The letter he has the form Judean_hey_1 in the first two lines, but after may take a crude simplified form like an arrow pointed upward Judean_hey_4.

The irregular square style Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, from right to left, as follows:
YHW/(HH)NN (Yehohanan) H (the) K/HN (Priest) L (of) Y/HD(or M?) (Jews, final letter blundered)

Aramaic_waw Judean_hey_1 Judean_yad_2
Judean_gimel_1 Judean_hey_1 Judean_nun_3 Judean_nun_3 Judean_het_1
Judean_yad_2 Judean_lam_1 Judean_nun_3 Judean_hey_4
Judean_beyt_2Judean_hey_4

Bronze prutah, Hendin 6175, Meshorer TJC E, Sofaer 98 ff., HGC 10 627, SNG ANS -, BMC Palestine -, VF, reverse off center, Jerusalem mint, 1.98g, 13.6mm, 0o, obverse irregular square style Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, from right to left, as follows: Yehonanan the High Priest and Council, surrounded by wreath; reverse double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns.


Hendin 6176

Irregular square style Paleo-Hebrew inscription. The letter he has the form Judean_hey_1 in the first two lines, but after may take a crude simplified form like an arrow pointed upward Judean_hey_4.

The irregular square style Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, from right to left, as follows:
YHW/(HH)NN (Yehohanan) H (the) K/HN (Priest) H (the) GD/L (high) / W (and) (HH)B (council)

Judean_waw_7 Judean_hey_1 Judean_yad_2
judean_kafJudean_hey_1 Judean_nun_3 Judean_nun_3 Judean_het_1
Judean_daleth Judean_gimel_1 Judean_hey_4 Judean_nun_3 Judean_hey_4
Judean_beyt_2 Judean_het_1 Judean_waw_7 Judean_lam_1



Bronze prutah, Sofaer 109, Hendin 6176, Meshorer TJC E, HGC 10 627, SNG ANS -, BMC Palestine -, Jerusalem mint, 2.02g, 14.0mm, 0o, obverse Hebrew inscription, Yehonanan the High, surrounded by wreath; reverse double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns. Crude example with shortened inscription.

The irregular square style Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, from right to left, as follows:
YHW/(HH)NN (Yehohanan) H (the) K/HN (Priest) GD/WL (high)


Judean_waw_7 Judean_hey_1 Judean_yad_2
Judean_kaf_2 Judean_hey_2 Judean_nun_6Judean_nun_6 Judean_het_1
Judean_daleth Judean_gimel_1 Judean_nun_6 Judean_hey_4
Judean_lam_1 Judean_waw_7



Hendin 6177

Inscriptions on Hendin 6177 are often incomplete, contain many errors and are sometimes illegible. Irregular Angular Style Paleo-Hebrew. Nun resembles a stylized lightning bolt.

Bronze prutah, Hendin 6177, Meshorer TJC F, Meshorer AJC K, Sofaer 124 ff., HGC 10 631, Jerusalem mint, obverse Hebrew inscription, Yehonanan the High Priest and Council Jews, surrounded by wreath; reverse double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns; nice glossy black patina and earthen highlighting.

The irregular angular style Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, from right to left, as follows:
YHW(HH)/NN (Yehohanan) H (the) KHN (Priest) / G[D]L (high) W (and) (HH)B[R] (council) / Y[HWDM] (Jews)

Judean_het_1 Judean_waw_7 Judean_hey_3 Judean_yad_2
Judean_nun_3Judean_hey_3Judean_kaf_1Judean_hey_3Judean_nun_6 Judean_nun_6
Judean_beyt_2 Judean_het_1 Judean_waw_7 Judean_lam_1Judean_gimel_1
Judean_yad_3


Bronze prutah, Hendin 6177, Meshorer TJC F, Meshorer AJC K, Sofaer 124 ff., HGC 10 631, Jerusalem mint, 1.99 gm, 14.3 mm, Jerusalem mint, obverse Hebrew inscription, Yehonanan the High Priest and council Jews, surrounded by wreath; reverse double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns; nice glossy black patina and earthen highlighting.

The irregular angular style Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, from right to left, as follows:
YHW(HH)/NN (Yehohanan) H (the) KHN (Priest) / [G]DL (high) W (and) (HH)B[R] (council) / Y[HW]D[M] (Jews)

Judean_het_1 Judean_waw_7Judean_hey_3Judean_yad_2
Judean_nun_6Judean_hey_3judean_kafJudean_hey_3Judean_nun_6 Judean_nun_6
Judean_beyt_2 Judean_het_1 Judean_waw_7Judean_lam_1Judean_daleth_2
Judean_daleth_2Judean_yad_2



Bronze prutah, Hendin 6177, Meshorer TJC F, Meshorer AJC K, Sofaer 124 ff., HGC 10 631, Jerusalem mint, obverse Hebrew inscription, Yehonanan the High Priest and Council Jews, surrounded by wreath; reverse double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns; nice glossy black patina and earthen highlighting.

The irregular angular style Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, from right to left, as follows:
YHHW(HH)/NN (Yehohanan, first H repeated in error) H (the) KHN (Priest) H (the) / GDL (high) [W] (and) H (the) (HH)B/R (council) H (the) YHW/DM (Jews)

Judean_het_1Judean_hey_3Judean_hey_3Judean_yad_1
Judean_hey_3Judean_nun_3Judean_hey_3Judean_kaf_1Judean_hey_3Judean_nun_6 Judean_nun_6
Judean_beyt_2 Judean_het_1Aramaic_heJudean_lam_1 Judean_dalethJudean_gimel_1
Judean_waw_6Judean_hey_3Judean_yad_1Judean_hey_3Judean_rosh_3
Judean_mah_2Judean_yad_2




Bronze prutah, Hendin 6177, Meshorer TJC F, Meshorer AJC K, Sofaer 124 ff., HGC 10 631, Jerusalem mint, obverse Hebrew inscription, Yehonanan the High Priest and Council Jews, surrounded by wreath; reverse double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns; nice glossy black patina and earthen highlighting.

The irregular angular style Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, from right to left, as follows:
YHW(HH)/NN (Yehohanan, H (the) KHN (Priest) / H (the) GDL (high) [W] (and) H (the) / (HH)B/R (council) H (the) Y/H[W]DM (Jews)

Judean_het_1Judean_hey_3Judean_yad_1
Judean_nun_6Judean_hey_3judean_kafJudean_hey_3Judean_nun_6 Judean_nun_6
Judean_hey_3Judean_lam_1Judean_daleth_1Judean_gimel_2Judean_hey_3
Judean_yad_4Judean_hey_3Judean_rosh_2Judean_beyt_2Judean_het_1
Judean_mah_2Judean_dalethJudean_hey_3




Judah Aristobulus I (Yehudah), 104 - 103 B.C.

Judean_heyJudean_dalethJudean_vau_1Judean_heyJudean_yad_2 - HDWHY - YHWDH - Yehudah

Hendin 6178

Wedge style inscription. Nun Judean_nun_3 (N) a vertical line Judean_nun_7. Res Judean_rosh_3 (R) usually with an open top Judean_rosh_1.

Bronze Prutah, Hendin 6178, Meshorer TJC V, HGC 10 635, Jerusalem mint, obverse wedge style Paleo-Hebrew inscription, Yehuda the High Priest and the Head of the Council of the Jews, surrounded by wreath; reverse double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns. Very rare.

The wedge style Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, from right to left, as follows:
YHW/DH (Yehuda) H (the) / KH/N (Priest) H (the) GD/L (high) / W (and) (HH)BR (Council) H (the) YHD/YM (Jews)

Judean_vau_1Judean_hey Judean_yad_2
Judean_heyjudean_kafJudean_hey Judean_hey Judean_daleth
Judean_lam_1 Judean_daleth Judean_gimel_3 Judean_hey Judean_nun_7
Judean_heyJudean_rosh_1 Judean_beyt_2 Judean_het_1 Judean_vau_1
Judean_dalethJudean_hey Judean_yad_1
Judean_mah_2Judean_yad_2



Bronze Prutah, Hendin 6178, Meshorer TJC V, HGC 10 635, Jerusalem mint, obverse wedge style Paleo-Hebrew inscription, Yehuda the High Priest and Council of the Jews, surrounded by wreath; reverse double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns.
Wedge style inscription. Nun Judean_nun_3 (N) a vertical line Judean_nun_7. Res Judean_rosh_3 (R) usually with an open top Judean_rosh_1.

The wedge style Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, from right to left, as follows:
YH/WDH (Yehuda) H (the) / KHN (Priest) HGD/L (high) W (and) (HH)BR (Council) H (the) YH[WDYM] (Jews)

Judean_hey Judean_yad_2
Judean_hey Judean_hey Judean_daleth Judean_vau_1
Judean_daleth Judean_gimel_3 Judean_hey Judean_nun_7 Judean_heyjudean_kaf
Judean_rosh_1 Judean_beyt_2 Judean_het_1 Judean_vau_1 Judean_lam_1
Judean_hey Judean_yad_2 Judean_hey



Hendin 6179

Bronze prutah, Hendin 6179, Meshorer TJC U, Meshorer AJC Ja - Jb, HGC 10 634, block style Paleo-Hebrew inscription, Yehudah the High Priest and Council the Jews, surrounded by wreath; reverse double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns, scarce.

The regular Aristobulus prutah characteristically has the word "high" spelled GDWL (with a waw), which is not typical of other Hasmonean prutot in general.

The block style Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, from right to left, as follows:
YHWD/H (Judah) KHN (priest) GD/WL (high) W (and) (HH)BR (council) / H (the) YHWD/YM (Jews)

Judean_dalethJudean_vau_2Judean_hey_3 Judean_yad_4
Judean_dalethJudean_gimel_3Judean_nun_3 Judean_heyJudean_nun_1Judean_hey
Judean_rosh_3 Judean_beyt_3 Judean_het_1 Judean_vau_2Judean_lam_1Judean_vau_2
Judean_dalethJudean_vau_2 Judean_hey Judean_yad_2 Judean_hey
Judean_mah_2 Judean_yad_1


Bronze prutah, Hendin 6179, Meshorer TJC U, Meshorer AJC Ja - Jb, HGC 10 634, Jerusalem mint, 2g, 13.0mm, obverse block style Paleo-Hebrew inscription, Yehudah the High Priest and the Council of the Jews, surrounded by wreath; reverse double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns, scarce.

The block style Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, from right to left, as follows:
YHWD/H (Judah) KHN (priest) GD/WL (high) W (and) (HH)BR (council) / H (the) YHWD (Jews)

Judean_daleth Judean_vau_1Judean_hey_3 Judean_yad_2
Judean_dalethJudean_gimel_3 Judean_heyJudean_hey
Judean_rosh_3 Judean_beyt_2 Judean_het_1 Judean_waw_7Judean_lam_1Judean_waw_7
Judean_dalethJudean_waw_7 Judean_hey Judean_yad_2 Judean_hey



Bronze prutah, Hendin 6179, Meshorer TJC U, Meshorer AJC Ja - Jb, HGC 10 634, Jerusalem mint, obverse block style Paleo-Hebrew inscription, Yehudah the High Priest and the Council of the Jews, surrounded by wreath; reverse double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns.

The block style Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, from right to left, as follows:
YHWD/H (Judah) KHN (priest) GD/WL (high) W (and) (HH)BR (council) / YHWD/YM (Jews)

Judean_dalethJudean_vau_2Judean_hey Judean_yad_2
Judean_dalethJudean_gimel_1Judean_heyJudean_hey
Judean_rosh_3 Judean_beyt_2 Judean_het_1 Judean_vau_2Judean_lam_1Judean_vau_2
Judean_dalethJudean_vau_1 Judean_hey Judean_yad_2
Judean_mah_2 Judean_yad_2


Bronze prutah, Hendin 6179, Meshorer TJC U, Meshorer AJC Ja - Jb, HGC 10 634, Jerusalem mint, 2.438g, 14.7mm, obverse block style Paleo-Hebrew inscription, Yehudah the High Priest and the Council of the Jews, surrounded by wreath; reverse double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns, scarce.

The block style Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, from right to left, as follows:
YHWD/H (Judah) KHN (priest, kaf appearing as nun) GD/WL (high) W (and) (HH)BR (council) / H (the) YHWDY/M (Jews)

Judean_dalethJudean_vau_2Judean_hey Judean_yad_2
Judean_dalethJudean_gimel_1Judean_heyJudean_hey
Judean_rosh_3 Judean_beyt_2 Judean_het_1 Judean_vau_2Judean_lam_1Judean_vau_2
Judean_yad_2Judean_dalethJudean_vau_1 Judean_hey Judean_yad_2
Judean_mah_2


Alexander Jannaeus (Yehonatan), 103 - 76 B.C.

Judean_nun_3Judean_taw_1Judean_nun_3Judean_waw_7Judean_heyJudean_yad_2 - NTNWHY - YHWNTN - Yehonatan

Hendin 6180

Meshorer wrote of the inscriptions on this type (AJC F = Hendin 6180), "The style of the script is distinctive. The letters are large and slight oblique, with sharp lines and edges; they tend toward systematization. The shapes are strong and clear...and contain few variants. The legend is mostly incomplete and contains many errors. Certain characters such as (B), (R), and (D) are almost indistinguishable."
On this type, and the example below, the words "the" Judean_hey_3 (H) and "and" Judean_waw_7 (W) are sometimes omitted.

Bronze prutah, Hendin 6180, Meshorer TJC Q, Meshorer AJC F, HGC 10 639, Jerusalem mint, 2.6g, 15mm, obverse block style Paleo-Hebrew inscription, Yehonatan High Priest Council Jews, surrounded by wreath; reverse double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns.

The block style Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, from right to left, as follows:
YHWN/TN (Yehonatan) KHN (Priest) / DWL (high) (HH)BR (council) / YHWD/M (Jews)

Judean_nun_3Judean_waw_7Judean_heyJudean_yad_2
Judean_nun_3Judean_heyJudean_nun_2 Judean_nun_3Judean_taw_1
Judean_rosh_3 Judean_beyt_2 Judean_het_1 Judean_lam_1Judean_waw_7Judean_daleth
Judean_dalethJudean_waw_7Judean_heyJudean_yad_2
Judean_mah_2

Bronze prutah, Hendin 6180, Meshorer TJC Q, Meshorer AJC F, HGC 10 639, Jerusalem mint, weight 2.099 g, maximum diameter 15.3 mm, die axis 180o, obverse block style Paleo-Hebrew inscription: Yehonatan the High Priest and the Council of the Jews, within wreath; reverse double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns

The block style Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, from right to left, as follows:
YHWN/TN (Yehonatan) [K]HN (Priest) / G/DWL (high) W (and) (HH) (council) Y/HWD/M (Jews)

Judean_nun_3Judean_waw_7Judean_heyJudean_yad_2
Aramaic_gimelJudean_nun_3Judean_hey Judean_nun_3Judean_taw_1
Judean_yad_2Judean_het_1Judean_waw_7 Judean_lam_1Judean_waw_7Judean_daleth
Judean_dalethJudean_waw_7Judean_hey
Judean_mah_2




Bronze prutah, Hendin 6180, Meshorer TJC Q, Meshorer AJC F, HGC 10 639, Jerusalem mint, weight 2.099 g, maximum diameter 15.3 mm, die axis 180o, obverse block style Paleo-Hebrew inscription: Yehonatan the High Priest and the Council of the Jews, within wreath; reverse double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns

The block style Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, from right to left, as follows:
YHWN/TN (Yehonatan) [K]HN (Priest) / G/DWL (high) W (and) (HH) (council) Y/HWD/M (Jews)

Judean_nun_3Judean_waw_7Judean_heyJudean_yad_2
Aramaic_gimelJudean_nun_3Judean_hey Judean_nun_3Judean_taw_1
Judean_yad_2Judean_het_1Judean_waw_7 Judean_lam_1Judean_waw_7Judean_daleth
Judean_dalethJudean_waw_7Judean_hey
Judean_mah_2





Bronze prutah, Hendin 6180, Meshorer TJC Q, Meshorer AJC F, HGC 10 639, Jerusalem mint, weight 2.157 g, maximum diameter 15.1 mm, die axis 180o, obverse block style Paleo-Hebrew inscription: Yehonatan the High Priest and the Council of the Jews, surrounded by wreath; reverse double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns

The block style Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, from right to left, as follows:
YHWN/TN (Yehonatan) H (the) NH/N (Priest, should be KHN) GDL (high) (HH)B/R (council) Y/H (Jews)

Judean_nun_3Judean_waw_7Judean_heyJudean_yad_2
Judean_heyJudean_nun_3Judean_heyJudean_nun_3Judean_taw_1
Judean_beyt_3Judean_het_1 Judean_lam_1Judean_dalethAramaic_gimelJudean_hey
Judean_heyJudean_yad_5Judean_rosh_3



Hendin 6181

Hendin 6181 is a common type and is very likely the type when you spot Judean_nun_3 Judean_taw_1 Judean_nun_3 (often looks like lower case yty) in the second line.

Meshorer wrote of the inscriptions on this type (AJC E = Hendin 6181), "The letters are clear, large and straight, with few variants. On many coins the inscription, especially the final word is incomplete. Even the specimens that depict incomplete inscriptions and orthographic errors reveal a good style and contain well-defined letters."

Bronze prutah, Hendin 6181, Meshorer TJC P, Meshorer AJC E, HGC 10 638, Jerusalem mint, 2.4g, 14mm, obverse classical style Paleo-Hebrew inscription, Yehonatan the High Priest and the Council of the Jews, within wreath; reverse double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns.

The classical style Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, from right to left, as follows:
YHW/NTN (Yehonatan) H (the) K/HN (priest) H (the) GDL (high) W (and) / (HH)BR (council) H (the) Y/HDDM (Jews, blundered)

Judean_waw_7 Judean_hey Judean_yad_4
Judean_kaf_3Judean_heyJudean_nun_3Judean_taw_1Judean_nun_3
Judean_waw_7Judean_lam_1Judean_daleth Judean_gimel_1Judean_heyJudean_nun_3Judean_hey
Judean_yad_2Judean_heyJudean_rosh_3 Judean_beyt_2 Judean_het_1
Judean_mah_2 Judean_daleth Judean_daleth Judean_hey

Bronze prutah, Hendin 6181, Meshorer TJC P, Meshorer TJC E, HGC 10 638, Jerusalem mint, 2.4g, 14mm, obverse classical style Paleo-Hebrew inscription, Yehonatan the High Priest and the Council of the Jews, within wreath; reverse double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns.

The classical style Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, from right to left, as follows:
YHW/NTN (Yehonatan) H (the) KH/N (priest) H (the) GDL (high) H (the) / (HH)BR (council) H (the) YH/M (Jews)

Judean_waw_7 Judean_hey_3 Judean_yad_2
Judean_hey_3Judean_kaf_3Judean_hey_3Judean_nun_3 Judean_taw_1 Judean_nun_3
Judean_hey_3Judean_lam_1Judean_dalethJudean_gimel_1Judean_hey_3Judean_nun_3
Judean_hey_3Judean_yad_4Judean_rosh_3 Judean_beyt_2 Judean_het_1
Judean_mah_2




Hendin 6182

The cursive style inscription is unique to Hendin 1146 and usually makes identification of this type easy.

Meshorer wrote of the cursive style on this type (AJC G = Hendin 6182), "The letters appear is if they were written with pen and ink. They are schematic, elongated, oblique, and very small. Some are so minute as to be little more than points. Although small, the shapes of the letters are simple and quite legible. The inscription is mostly complete and contains no errors."

Bronze prutah, Hendin 6182, Meshorer TJC R, Meshorer AJC G, HGC 10 640, Jerusalem mint, 1.75 gm, 14.0 mm, 0o, obverse Paleo-Hebrew inscription, Yehonatan the High Priest and the Council of the Jews, within wreath; reverse double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns.

The cursive style Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, from right to left, as follows:
YHWNT/N (Yehonatan) H (the) KN (priest) H (the) G/DL (high) / W (and) (HH)BR (council) H (the) / HWDYM (Jews)

Judean_taw_1 Judean_nun_3 Judean_waw_7 Judean_hey_3 Judean_yad_4
Judean_gimel_2 Judean_hey_3 Judean_nun_3 Judean_kaf_3 Judean_hey_3Judean_nun_3
Judean_lam_1Judean_daleth
Judean_hey_3Judean_rosh_3 Judean_beyt_2 Judean_het_1 Judean_waw_7
Judean_mah_2 Judean_yad_4Judean_dalethJudean_waw_7Judean_hey_3

Bronze prutah, Hendin 6182, Meshorer TJC R, Meshorer AJC G, HGC 10 640, Jerusalem mint, 1.58g, 14.2mm, 0o, obverse Hebrew inscription, Yehonatan the High Priest and the Council of the Jews, cursive style script, within wreath; reverse double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns; reverse off center.

The cursive style inscription is unique to Hendin 1146 and usually makes identification of this type easy.

The cursive style Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, from right to left, as follows:
YHWNT/N (Yehonatan) KHN (priest) GD/L (high) W (and) (HH)BR (council) H (the) YH/WM

Judean_taw_1 Judean_nun_3 Judean_waw_7 Judean_hey_3 Judean_yad_4
Judean_dalethJudean_gimel_2 Judean_nun_3 Judean_hey_3 Judean_kaf_3 Judean_nun_3
Judean_hey_3Judean_rosh_3 Judean_beyt_2 Judean_het_1 Judean_waw_7 Judean_lam_1
Judean_mah_2Judean_waw_7 Judean_hey_3 Judean_yad_4





Hendin 6183

Bronze lepton (half prutah), Hendin 6183, Meshorer TJC O, Meshorer AJC B, Sofaer 220, HGC 10 643 (C), 1.43 gm, obverse Paleo-Hebrew inscription, Yehonatan the King, around upright palm frond / Lily.

The classical style Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, from counterclockwise from upper left, as follows: YHWNTN ( Yehonatan) - H (the) MLK (King)

Judean_nun_2Judean_lam_1Judean_mah_2  Judean_hey_3  Judean_nun_3Judean_taw_1Judean_nun_3Judean_waw_7Judean_hey_3Judean_yad_4 - KLM H NTNWHY - YHWNTN H MLK - Yehonatan the King


Hendin 6184

Bronze lepton (half prutah), Hendin 6184, Meshorer TJC N, Meshorer AJC A, HGC 10 636, Jerusalem mint, 1.43 gm, obverse paleo-Hebrew inscription, Yehonatan the King, around lily; reverse BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEΞAN∆POY (King Alexander in Greek), around inner circle containing anchor

The classical style Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, from counterclockwise from upper left, as follows: YHWNTN ( Yehonatan) - H (the) MLK (King)

Judean_nun_2Judean_lam_1Judean_mah_2  Judean_hey_3  Judean_nun_3Judean_taw_1Judean_nun_3Judean_waw_7Judean_hey_3Judean_yad_4 - KLM H NTNWHY - YHWNTN H MLK - Yehonatan heh melek - Yehonatan the King


Hendin 6185

This type is often overstruck, usually on Hendin 6183 (Hendin 6185c) or 6184 (Hendin 6185a and 6185b). The inscription style is usually similar to Hendin 6181.

Bronze prutah, Hendin 6185, Meshorer TJC T, Meshorer AJC I, HGC 10 642, no indication of undertype, which is unusual for this type, Jerusalem mint, 2.329g, 15.0mm, obverse Paleo-Hebrew inscription in classic style:  Yonatan the High Priest and the Council of the Jews, within wreath; reverse double cornucopia with pomegranate between horns.

The classical style Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, from right to left, as follows:
YNTN (Yonatan) / H (the) KHNH (Priest) / GDL (high) W (and) (HH)B/ R (council) [H] (the, omitted) YHD (Jews)

Judean_nun_3 Judean_taw_1 Judean_nun_3 Judean_yad_4
Judean_hey_3Judean_nun_3Judean_hey_3Judean_kaf_1Judean_hey_3
Judean_beyt_2 Judean_het_1 Judean_waw_7Judean_lam_1Judean_dalethJudean_gimel_2
Judean_daleth_1Judean_hey_3Judean_yad_4Judean_rosh_3


Bronze prutah, Hendin 6185a, Meshorer TJC T, Meshorer AJC I, HGC 10 642, overstruck on 6184, paleo-Hebrew over anchor / cornucopias over lily, Jerusalem mint, 2.597g, 16.4mm, obverse classical style Paleo-Hebrew inscription in classic style: Yonatan the High Priest and the Council of the Jews, within wreath; reverse double cornucopia with pomegranate between horns.



Bronze prutah, Hendin 6185b, Meshorer TJC T, Meshorer AJC I, HGC 10 642, overstruck on 6184, paleo-Hebrew over lily / cornucopias over paleo-Hebrew, Jerusalem mint, 1.589g, 17.2mm, obverse classical style Paleo-Hebrew inscription in classic style: Yonatan the High Priest and the Council of the Jews, within wreath; reverse double cornucopia with pomegranate between horns.


Bronze prutah, Hendin 6185b, Meshorer TJC T, Meshorer AJC I, HGC 10 642, overstruck on 6184, paleo-Hebrew over lily / cornucopias over paleo-Hebrew, Jerusalem mint, 2.597g, 16.4mm, obverse classical style Paleo-Hebrew inscription in classic style: Yonatan the High Priest and the Council of the Jews, within wreath; reverse double cornucopia with pomegranate between horns.



Judean_hey_1Judean_nun_3Judean_taw_1Judean_nun_3Judean_yad_4 - HNTNY - YNTNH - Yonatan

The highly stylized Paleo-Hebrew inscription style is unique to this type.

Hendin 6186

Bronze prutah, Hendin 6186, Meshorer TJC S, Meshorer AJC H, HGC 10 641, Jerusalem mint, 1.4g, 13mm, obverse highly stylized Paleo-Hebrew inscription: Yonatan the High Priest and the Council of the Jews, surrounded by wreath; reverse double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns.

Meshorer notes for this type (AJC H = Hendin 1159), "letter shapes are bizarre and the lines of script are not evenly followed...While on most specimens, the inscription is complete, some time must be devoted to locating all of the characters."


The highly stylized Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, from right to left, as follows:
YNTN (Yonatan) H (the) / KHN (Priest) GDL ( high) W (and) / (HH)BR (council) Y/HDYM (Jews)

Judean_hey_1Judean_nun_3Judean_taw_1Judean_nun_3Judean_yad_4
Judean_waw_7Judean_lam_1Judean_dalethJudean_gimel_2 Judean_nun_3Judean_hey_1Judean_kaf_2
Judean_yad_4Judean_rosh_3 Judean_beyt_2 Judean_het_1
Judean_mah_2 Judean_yad_4Judean_dalethJudean_hey_1



Bronze prutah, Hendin 6186, Meshorer TJC S, Meshorer AJC H, HGC 10 641, Jerusalem mint, weight 2.254g, maximum diameter 14.8mm, die axis 30o, obverse highly stylized Paleo-Hebrew inscription: Yonatan the High Priest and the Council of the Jews, surrounded by wreath; reverse double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns.

The highly stylized Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, from right to left, as follows:
YNTN (Yonatan) / H (the) KHN (Priest) G[D]L ( high) / W (and) / (HH)BR (council) / YHD[Y]M (Jews)

Judean_nun_3Judean_taw_1Judean_nun_3Judean_yad_4
Judean_lam_1Judean_dalethJudean_gimel_2 Judean_nun_3Judean_hey_1Judean_kaf_2Judean_hey_1
Judean_rosh_3 Judean_beyt_2 Judean_het_1Judean_vau_2
Judean_mah_2 Judean_dalethJudean_hey_1Judean_yad_4


Bronze prutah, Hendin 6186, Meshorer TJC S, Meshorer AJC H, HGC 10 641, Jerusalem mint, weight 1.800g, maximum diameter 14.6mm, die axis 0o, obverse highly stylized Paleo-Hebrew inscription: Yonatan the High Priest and the Council of the Jews, surrounded by wreath; reverse double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns.

The highly stylized Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, from right to left, as follows:
YNTN (Yonatan) H (the) / KHN (Priest) GD/L ( high) W (and) (HH)BR (council) / YHD[YM] (Jews)

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Judean_daleth_1Aramaic_gimelAramaic_heJudean_kaf_2
Judean_rosh_1Judean_beyt_1Judean_waw_7
Judean_daleth_1Aramaic_heJudean_yad_1



Hendin 6186a - 6186b

Same as above but even more stylized, crude and blundered.

Bronze prutah, Hendin 6186a, Meshorer TJC S, Meshorer AJC H, HGC 10 641, Jerusalem mint, 2.38g, 13.3mm, 0o, obverse blundered imitative of Hebrew inscription, Yonatan the High Priest and the Council of the Jews, crude and blundered, surrounded by wreath; reverse double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns.

The Paleo-Hebrew inscription is blundered but perhaps reads, from right to left, as follows:
[YHWNTN] Yehonatan / H (the) NH/K (Priest)...(blundered)

Judean_hey_1 Judean_kaf_1 Judean_hey_1
...Judean_kaf_2




Hendin 6189

See the NumisWiki Widows' Mite page

Bronze prutah, Hendin 6189, Meshorer TJC K1 - K10 (various obv inscription variations), Meshorer AJC Ca, HGC 10 637, Jerusalem mint, 3.21gm, 16.5mm,; obverse star of eight pellets and rays within diadem, Paleo-Hebrew inscription, Yehonatan the King, counterclockwise between the rays; reverse ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝ∆ΡΟΥ (King Alexander), around anchor.

The Paleo-Hebrew inscription counterclockwise starting at 8:30 between rays, as follows: YHWNTN (Yehonatan) H (the) MLK (King)

Judean_nun_2Judean_lam_1Judean_mah_2  Judean_hey_3  Judean_nun_3Judean_taw_1Judean_nun_3Judean_waw_7Judean_hey_3Judean_yad_4 - KLM H NTNWHY - YHWNTN H MLK - Yehonatan heh melek - Yehonatan the King

See the Widows Mite page in NumisWiki for Hendin 1150 varieties and other Widows Mite types.




Hendin 6191

See the NumisWiki Widows' Mite page

Bronze lepton (half prutah), Hendin 6191, Meshorer TJC L, Meshorer AJC C, HGC 10 644, Jerusalem mint, 78 - 76 B.C., 1.3g, 14mm; obverse ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝ∆ΡΟΥ (of King Alexander), anchor upside-down in circle, L KE (= year 25) near anchor points; reverse Paleo-Hebrew inscription, King Alexander Year 25, star of eight rays surrounded by diadem of dots.

The Pseudo-Aramaic-Hebrew inscription read counterclockwise as follows: L (for) MLK' (King) 'LKS'NDRW' (Alexander) SNT (year) KH (25)

Judean_hey_2Judean_kaf_1 Judean_taw_2Judean_nun_3Judean_shin_2 Aramaic_ayinJudean_waw_1Judean_rosh_3Judean_dalethJudean_nun_6Aramaic_ayinJudean_tsad_2Judean_kaf_2judean_lamed_3 Judean_kaf_1judean_lamed_3 Judean_lam_1 - HK TNS 'WRN'SKL' 'KLM L - L MLK' 'LKS'NDRW' SNT KH - le melek Aleksandro sh'nat 25 - for King Alexander year 25

See the Widows Mite page in NumisWiki for Hendin 1152 varieties and other Widows Mite types.



Hendin 6192

Lead Tessera, Hendin 6192, Meshorer TJC M, Meshorer AJC D, HGC 10 -, Jerusalem mint, 16mm, 3.77 g, Anchor / Traces of Paleo-Hebrew inscription King Alexander.

The Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, from right to left, as follows:
MLK (King) A/LKSA/NDRO (Alexander).

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John Hyrcanus II (Yonatan), King 67 B.C., Ethnarch 63 - 40 B.C.



Mattathias Antigonus (Mattatayah), 40 - 37 B.C.

Judean_hey_2Aramaic_tawAramaic_taw - HYTTM - MTTYH - Mattayah

Hendin 6199

Bronze prutah, Meshorer TJC 40, Hendin 6199, Sofaer Collection 437, SNG ANS 192, HGC 10 649, SNG Cop -, Jerusalem mint, 1.639g, 14.1mm, die axis 180o, 40 - 37 B.C.; obverse retrograde Paleo-Hebrew inscription: Mattatayah, surrounded by wreath; reverse double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, barley ear between horns.

On this type the inscription is almost always retrograde. The Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, in two retrograde lines, from left to right: MTT/YH (Mattayah). The last two letters (the second line) are partially off the flan on this specimen.





Bronze prutah, Meshorer TJC 40, Hendin 6199, Sofaer Collection 437, SNG ANS 192, HGC 10 649, SNG Cop -, Jerusalem mint, 1.639g, 14.1mm, die axis 180o, 40 - 37 B.C.; obverse retrograde Paleo-Hebrew inscription: Mattatayah, surrounded by wreath; reverse double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, barley ear between horns.

On this type the inscription is almost always retrograde. The Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, in two retrograde lines, from left to right: MTT/YH (Mattayah). The last two letters (the second line) are partially off the flan on this specimen.

Mattathias <a href='view.asp?key=Antigonus'>Antigonus</a>, Judean Kingdom, Mattathias <a href='view.asp?key=Antigonus'>Antigonus</a> (Mattatayah), 40 - 37 B.C.,



















Bronze prutah, Meshorer TJC 40a, Sofaer Collection 444, HGC 10 649, Hendin 6199 var. (1164 var.), SNG ANS 192 var., BMC Palestine p. 219, 57 var., F, highlighting 1.655g, 12.6mm, die axis 0o, Jerusalem mint, 40 - 37 B.C.; obverse retrograde Paleo-Hebrew inscription in two lines: MTT/(YH) = Mattatayah (last two letters ligate), surrounded by wreath and border of dots; reverse double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, barley ear between horns, border of dots; rare ligature variant

On this type the inscription is always retrograde. The Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, in two retrograde lines, from left to right: MTT/(YH) (Mattayah). The last two letters (the second line) is ligate (in the form of a monogram).




Bronze prutah, Hendin 6199, Meshorer TJC S, Meshorer AJC H, HGC 10 -, Jerusalem mint, 2.029g, 14.7mm, obverse completely illegible imitative of Hebrew inscription; reverse double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns.

Script nonsensical. Ancient Hebrew letters placed almost randomly. On the example below, the crude script script is clearly illiterate. No correctly written prutah has two letter Bet's Judean_beyt_3 in the inscription, as on this coin. 


Hendin 6200

Bronze prutah, Meshorer TJC 39, Hendin 6200, Sofaer Collection 437, SNG ANS 192, HGC 10 649, SNG Cop -, Jerusalem mint, 1.639g, 14.1mm, die axis 180o, 40 - 37 B.C.; obverse normal (not retrograde) Paleo-Hebrew inscription: Mattatayah, surrounded by wreath; reverse double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, barley ear between horns.

On this type the inscription normal. Hendin 1164 above is the same type with a retrograde inscription. The Paleo-Hebrew inscription reads, in two lines, from right to left, as follows: MTT/YH (Mattayah).

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Judean_hey_1Aramaic_yod



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