Hasmonean/Macabbean Jewish Coins
Bronze coins prutah or half prutah Minted by e Hasmonean kings. (164 – 35 B.C.)
The Hasmonean dynasty was a ruling dynasty of Judea and surrounding regions during classical antiquity. The Hasmonean Period ran from c. 140 and c. 116 B.C the dynasty ruled Judea semi-autonomously from the Seleucids.
All of the Hasmoneans issued small bronze prutahs with double-cornucopiae on one side and a Hebrew inscription on the other, as follows: “(The name of the Jewish leader) High Priest (Cohen Gadol) and the Community (Chever) of the Jews (Yehudim).”
The Maccabean Revolt was a Jewish rebellion, lasting from 167 to 160 B.C., led by the Maccabees against the Seleucid Empire and the Hellenistic influence on Jewish life.
Every coin a great investment pieces!
An ancient Hasmonean or Maccabean artifact is an excellent gift to bless friends or family, and the perfect conversation starter to tell Bible stories from the Holy Land. These meaningful artifacts capture personal experiences from the times and carry them back with you.
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