Judaea, Herodian Kingdom. Herod I. Æ 8 Prutot (5.99 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: BAΣIΛ[EΩΣ HPΩΔOY], tripod lebes; in left field, date (L Γ); in right field, monogram. Hendin 1169; TJC 44. Unusual double strike. Dar brown patina. Very Fine. Estimate Value $500 - 600
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.