Judaea, Hasmonean Kingdom. Mattathias Antigonos (Mattatayah). Æ 8 Prutot (14.14 g), 40-37 BCE. Jerusalem. 'Mattatayah the High Priest and Council of the Jews' (Paleo-Hebrew), double cornucopiae. Reverse: [BACIΛEΩC] ANTIΓONOY, ivy wreath tied with ribbons. Hendin 1162; TJC 36. Dark green patina and unusually well centered. Very Fine. Estimate Value $250 - 300
The Palm Desert Collection Purchase from Superior 1970s-80s.