Details
LOT 2687
Judaea. Hasmoneans, Alexander Jannaeus PB Prutah. 103-76 BCE.
Contemporary imitation in lead. BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEΞANΔPOY, Seleukid anchor within circular inner border / Blundered imitation of Paleo-Hebrew legend within dotted border. AJC I, group D; Hendin 476. Near Very Fine.(3.58gr, 18mm.).
Provenance
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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