Bassam Barakat Antiquities

Description

A bronze prutah of Alexander Jannaeus “widow’s mite”, 103-76 BC, set in 18K Gold Pendant.

Obv: Anchor surrounded by Greek inscription AΛEΞANΔOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ (of King Alexander).
Rev: Eight pointed star within diadem; between the rays, paleo-Hebrew inscription (Yehonatan the King).

Ref: See Meshorer Y, A Treasury of Jewish Coins, Group K. Page 209.