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).”

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An ancient Hasmonean 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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Hasmonean Period (164 - 35 B.C.)

Authentic Hasmonean Prutah – Ancient Jewish Coin

Hasmonean Prutah Jewish Ancient Coin

The bronze Hasmonean coins have a variety of symbols, including the double cornucopia (found on the modern NIS 2 Shekel coin), the lily (found on the NIS 1 Shekel coin), the star, and the palm branch. The most fascinating aspect of these coins, however, are their inscriptions.  The inscription on these coins (except the star design Alexander Jannaeus) reads, “name of the ruler, high priest, and council of the Jews” in an ancient paleo-Hebrew script.  It makes most sense that this inscription indicates the name of the minting authority of these coins.

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Authentic Hasmonean Prutah – Ancient Jewish Coin

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Maccabean Bronze Hasmonean Coin (2nd Century B.C.)

Small bronze prutah from the Hasmonean Period

Good Condition

Side A: double cornucopia design with a pomegranate in the middle (this same design is on the 2 shekel coin of the current NIS)

Side B: Paleo-Hebrew inscription with a wreath on the outside. Inscription reads, “Jochanan (John Hyrcanus I or II), the high priest, and council of the Jews.” This indicates the minting authority during Hasmonean rule.

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Maccabean Bronze Hasmonean Coin (2nd Century B.C.)

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