Judaea, Herodian Kingdom. Herod I. Æ 8 Prutot (6.35 g), 40 BCE-4 CE. Uncertain mint in Samaria, RY 3 (40/39 or 38/7 BCE). Helmet with cheek guards surmounted by star; above to either side, palm branch. Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ HPΩΔOY, tripod lebes; in left field, date (L Γ); in right field, monogram. Hendin 1169; TJC 44. Outstanding! Dark green patina with sandy deposits. Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $1,000 - 1,500
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.