Judaea, Herodian Kingdom. Herod I. Æ 8 Pruthot (6.66 g), 40 BCE-4 CE. Uncertain mint in Samaria, RY 3 (40/39 or 38/7 BCE). BAΣIΛEΩΣ HPΩΔY, Tripod lebes; in left field, date (L Γ); in right field, monogram. Reverse: Helmet with cheek guards surmounted by star; above to either side, palm branch. TJC 44; Hendin 1169. Nice large flan. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $650 - 750
Ex CNG E269 (30 November 2011), 175.