Ancient Hebrew Coin of Alexander Jannaeus
Artifact ID1968.1.1.1
Object Type
Coin
Gifter
Levi Eshkol
Date
ca. 90 CE
Medium
Bronze
DimensionsOverall Diam 5/8 in (1.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionBronze coin dated to Hebrew King Alexander Yannacus. The obverse of the coin shows and anchor and Greek text "Basileos Alexandrou" (King Alexander). The reverse shows an eight-spoke wheel or starburst.
Historical NoteThis coin was part of a set of Hasmonean (Ancient Hebrew) coins presented to President Johnson by Prime Minister Levi Eshkol of Israel during an official visit to the LBJ Ranch on January 7-8, 1968. Minted during the reign of King Alexander Jannaeus (103-76 B.C.), coins like this were referred to as "Widow's Mites" due to their low denomination. They were widely used in everyday transactions.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item was a gift from a foreign official to President Lyndon B. Johnson during his term in office. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives on January 1969 for deposit with the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Credit LineHis Excellency Levi Eshkol, Prime Minister of Israel
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 189698376)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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