HASMONEAN, ALEXANDER JANNAEUS LEAD PRUTAH (OR TOKEN)
Hendin 6192, Fine/Choice Very Fine, 17.4mm, 2.92 grams, Struck Circa. 103 - 76 B.C.E.
Obverse: "Malka Alexandrus" - King Alexander, in Aramaic in three lines
Reverse: Anchor within circle, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ AΛEΞANΔPOY around
One of the nicest of these we have seen. It is usually difficult to make anything out on the lead prutot. This coin has an almost perfect anchor side!
Ex: VJM Collection, NJ Formed 1970's - early 2000's
