Judaea, Herodian Kingdom. Herod IV Philip. Æ (6.94 g), 4 BCE-34 CE. Caesarea Paneas (as Caesarea Philippi). KAICAP [CE]BACTOY, bare head of Augustus right. rev. [ΦIΛIΠΠOY] TETPAPXOY, bare head of Herod IV Philip right; across field, date (L [E]). Hendin 1219; TJC 95; RPC 4938. Very Rare. The first Jewish coin with the portrait of a Jewish king. Earthen-brown patina. Very Fine. Estimated Value $2,500
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
Although it was a violation of the Mosaic Law against 'graven images', Philip IV issued this coin with his own portrait.