Judaea, Hasmonean Kingdom. Mattathias Antigonos (Mattatayah). Æ 4 Prutot (7.35 g), 40-37 BCE. Jerusalem. 'Mattatayah the High Priest' (Paleo-Hebrew), cornucopiae tied with ribbons, decorated with vine-leaf and grapes. rev. BACIΛ/[E]OC AN/[TIΓON] in two lines within wreath tied at left. Hendin 1163; TJC 37a. Black patina with sandy-green highlights. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $250 - UP
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.