The First Jewish Coin! Hasmonean Kings of Judaea. John Hyrcanus (Yehohanan), 135 - 104 BCE. Bronze prutah set into a stunning .925 silver Star of David ring. Hebrew inscription: Yehohanan the High Priest and the Council of the Jews" in five lines within wreath / Double-cornucopia adorned with ribbons and pomegranate within the two horns; small 'L'. Ref: Hendin-454. Coin with great detail. Coin diameter 12 mm; bezel size 23 mm, the ring US size 11 3/4. An excellent, wearable piece of early Jewish history! Ex Berkeley, CA private collection.

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