Jewish Texts and History • Hasmonean Coin hoard from ~80 BCE

This recent discover may be of interest to some members:

Jerusalem Post

Archaeologists discover rare hoard of Hasmonean coins in Jordan Valley
The hoard includes coins exclusively from Alexander Jannaeus, who ruled from 104 to 76 BCE.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
DECEMBER 31, 2024 09:30

• a hoard of approximately 160 coins...
• Jordan Valley,... near Alexandrion fortress...
• (approx 50km north of the sea of Galilee)...
• from circa 80/79 BCE...
• inscription in Aramaic, "King Alexander, Year 25"

Statistics: Posted by spin — Sun Jan 05, 2025 10:48 am

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