Auction 32 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Archeology and Medals
Three Coins, Depicting Cornucopia
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Three coins, depicting cornucopia: 1. A bronze prutah of Alexander Jannaeus. Barbaric striking. Obv.: Paleo-Hebrew insc. in wreath: ינתן ה/ כהן הגד/ ל וחבר /ידם (Yntn [abbreviation of Yehonatan] the High Priest and council of the Jews). Rev.: Double cornucopia with a pomegranate between horns. 103-76 BC, 2.3 grams, 17 mm, axis 6. For similar examples see: TJC sub-group S 2. A bronze prutah of Judah Aristobulus. Obv.: Paleo-Hebrew insc. in wreath: יהוד/ הכהן גד/ ול וחבר/ יהוד/ [ים] (Yehudah High Priest and council of Jews). The article letter ה is missing. Rev.: Double cornucopia with a pomegranate between horns. 2.8 grams, 14 mm, axis 12, TJC sub-group U1 3. A bronze prutah of Alexander Jannaeus. Obv.: Paleo-Hebrew insc. in wreath יהונת/ ן כהן גד/ ל וחב/ ר ים (Yehonatan the High Priest and council of the Jews). The inscription is in cursive style. Rev. Double cornucopia with a pomegranate between horns. 103-76 BCE. 2.3 grams, 15 mm, axis 1, TJC sub-group R16
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