Genuine bronze prutahs of Alexander Jannaeus are generally found in poor condition, and this is the result is poor quality manufacture, and ground burial.
For the numismatically uneducated tourist, such a coin would not attract very much attention.
Thus, it is easier to sell a good quality 'copy' to the tourist trade, which also happens to be quite legal.
For the numismatically uneducated tourist, such a coin would not attract very much attention.
Thus, it is easier to sell a good quality 'copy' to the tourist trade, which also happens to be quite legal.
























