Though not found archaeologically in a sealed locus (the best option), the coin does appear to be genuine.
The article notes that this Antigonus was backed by Parthia and considered by some a "puppet."
The article may include a couple of iffy sentences.
https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www ... h2Vk2tGK_S$
or
https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-745520
Antigonus II Mattathias coin find reported
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