NGC-Certified Coin of Mattathias Antigonus II — The Last King of Independent Judaea

Own a Coin from the Final King of the Hasmonean Dynasty

A real NGC-certified ancient coin of Mattathias Antigonus II, the last ruler of the Hasmonean dynasty and the final king of an independent Judaea before the rise of Herod the Great.

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📷 Photos show representative examples. You will receive one authentic NGC-certified coin of Mattathias Antigonus II. Because every ancient coin was individually hand-struck over 2,000 years ago, each coin will vary in centering, strike, patina, wear, and surface characteristics.

🏛 Struck over 2,000 years ago during the final years of the Hasmonean Kingdom
📜 From the reign that marked the end of Maccabean rule in Judaea
🤲 A certified piece of Biblical-era history you can hold

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Why This Coin Matters

Few rulers stand at a more pivotal moment in Biblical history than Mattathias Antigonus II.

He was the last king of the Hasmonean dynasty, the royal family that emerged from the Maccabean Revolt and restored Jewish independence after generations of foreign rule. For nearly a century, the Hasmoneans governed Judaea as both kings and high priests, preserving a period of Jewish self-rule between the great empires of the ancient world.

In 40 BC, Mattathias Antigonus seized the throne with support from the Parthian Empire, while Rome recognized Herod the Great as the rightful king of Judaea. Three years of bitter warfare followed before Jerusalem fell to Roman forces in 37 BC. Antigonus was captured and executed on the orders of Mark Antony, becoming the first king known to have been executed by the Romans.

His death brought the Hasmonean Kingdom to an end and marked the beginning of Herod the Great's reign—a transition that would shape the political world encountered in the opening chapters of the New Testament.

This authentic coin circulated during that extraordinary turning point, passing through the hands of people who witnessed the final years of independent Judaea. Few ancient coins connect so directly to the events that immediately preceded the birth of Jesus and the beginning of the New Testament era.

More than 2,000 years later, it remains a tangible connection to the closing chapter of the Maccabean kingdom and one of the most significant transitions in the history of the Holy Land.

Perfect For

• Biblical history enthusiasts
• Collectors of Judaean coinage
• NGC-certified coin collectors
• First-time ancient coin collectors
• Anyone looking for a meaningful and unique historical gift

What You'll Receive

• One authentic coin of Mattathias Antigonus II
• Civilization: Hasmonean Kingdom of Judaea
• Ruler: Mattathias Antigonus II (40–37 BC)
• Century: 1st Century BC
• NGC certified for authenticity and preservation
• Guaranteed authentic

Continue the Story

The final years of the Hasmonean Kingdom paved the way for the reign of Herod the Great and the world of the New Testament.

Explore our other Biblical coins to discover the rulers, governors, and kingdoms that shaped the history of the Holy Land during the centuries surrounding the life of Jesus.

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