Judaea, Hasmonean Kingdom. Mattathias Antigonos (Mattatayah). Æ 8 Prutot (14.39 g), 40-37 BCE. Jerusalem. 'Mattatayah the High Priest and Council of the Jews' (Paleo-Hebrew), double cornucopiae. Reverse: BACIEΛΩC ANTI[ΓONOY], ivy wreath tied with ribbons. Hendin 1162; TJC 36. Desert-green patina. Very Fine. Estimate Value $250 - 300
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.