JUDAEA 105 BCE King Hyrcanus I Prutah Ancient Jewish Coin Hendin 1135 Wreath 462
USD 124.20 USD
Specifications
| Country Of Origin | Israel |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Fineness | Variable |
| Grade | Ungraded |
| KM Number | Hendin 1135 |
| Certification | Uncertified |
| Date | 135 - 104 BC |
| Denomination | Prutah |
| Cleaned/Uncleaned | Uncleaned |
| Year | 135 BC |
| Era | Ancient |
During the first year of John Hyrcanus's reign, he faced a serious challenge to Judean independence from the Seleucid Empire. The prolonged siege caused Hyrcanus to remove any Judean from the city who could not assist with the defence effort (Antiquities 13.240).
