Cornucopia Prutah Mite of Hyrcanus Jerusalem Biblical Ancient Coin ~ (CP005) Jewish this coin is often called

this coin is often called a "crucifixion coin" since it was minted by the ruler who authorized Christ's crucifixion on the year and year following Christ's crucifixion

and an anchor on the other side

THIS PARTICULAR COIN: This lepton widow's mite has a nicely centered clear beautiful anchor and part of a star images in a beautiful natural patina

head facing

The reverse has a beautiful

Cornucopia Prutah Mite of Hyrcanus Jerusalem Biblical Ancient Coin ~ (CP005) Jewish this coin is often calledThis small Judean coin, called Cornucopias, was most likely minted in Jerusalem under John Hyrcanus I from 133 103 BC. Very similar cornucopias coins were also minted under John Hyrcanus I's grandson, John Hyrcanus II from 63 40 BC. Both John Hyrcanus I and II minted basically very similar coins. These coins were minted during the Judean inter testament period towards the end of the Maccabeus Revolt era. Nice clear images both sides.