Judaea, Hasmonean Kingdom. Mattathias Antigonos (Mattatayah). Æ 4 Prutot (7.40 g), 40-37 BCE. Jerusalem. 'Mattatayah the High Priest' (Paleo-Hebrew), cornucopiae tied with ribbons, decorated with vine-leaf and grapes. Reverse [B]ACIΛE[OC] ANTIΓO/N in three lines within wreath tied at left. Hendin 1163; TJC 37a. Sandy green patina. Unusually choice for this issue. Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $300 - 350
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.