Coin Depicting a Bundle of Twigs

roman (ancient, style or period)ancientcoinancient art

Date

Hasmonean Dynasty (136–135 BCE), reign of Simon Macccabeus

Medium

Bronze

Dimensions

Diam.: 2 cm (13/16 in.)

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Location

Chicago, IL

Credit

Gift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze

The front (obverse) of this coin depicts a bundle of twigs, while the back (reverse) depicts a cup.

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