Maccabean Kings (135–37 BC) Judaea AE Prutah NGC Ancient Second Temple

Maccabean Kings — Coinage of 135–37 BC

This bronze AE Prutah was issued for Maccabean Kings during 135–37 BC and belongs to the coinage of Judaea.

Coin Details

• Ruler: Maccabean Kings
• Date: 135–37 BC
• Empire/region: Judaea
• Denomination: AE Prutah
• Metal: Bronze

Historical Context

The Hasmonean, or Maccabean, rulers established an independent Judaean kingdom after the revolt against Seleucid rule. From the second century BC, they combined priestly authority with expanding political power.

Their bronze prutot often carry Hebrew inscriptions and symbols compatible with Jewish religious practice. These coins are primary evidence for government, language and commerce in the Second Temple period.

What This Coin Tells Us

Ancient coins combined everyday monetary use with official communication. Portraits, titles and reverse types expressed authority, religious ideas, military success and the legitimacy of the ruling house.

As an archaeological and historical object, this coin offers a tangible connection to the people, institutions and economic life of its period. Individual examples naturally vary in strike, centering, wear, patina and surviving detail.

What You Will Receive

One NGC-encapsulated AE Prutah of the stated type is supplied per purchase.

Stock-photo notice: The photographs are representative of the product offering. The coin supplied may differ from the pictured example in portrait style, reverse design, inscriptions, centering, toning, surface appearance and other individual characteristics while remaining within the stated coin type and any expressly stated grade.