Judaea, Hasmonean Kingdom. Mattathias Antigonos (Mattatayah). Æ 8 Prutot (13.78 g), 40-37 BCE. Jerusalem. 'Mattatayah the High Priest and Council of the Jews' (Paleo-Hebrew), double cornucopiae. rev. [BACI]EΛΩC (sic) ANT[IΓONOY], ivy wreath tied with ribbons. Hendin 1162; TJC 36. Brown and green patina. Very Fine. Estimate Value $200 - UP
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.