Judaea, Herodian Kingdom. Herod IV Philip. Æ (9.93 g), 4 BCE-34 CE. Caesarea Paneas (as Caesarea Philippi). KAICAPOC CEBAC[TOY], bare head of Augustus right. Reverse: [ΦIΛIΠΠOY TETPAPXOY], bare head of Herod IV Philip right; across field, date (L E). Hendin 1219; TJC 95; RPC 4938. Struck on a slightly irregular shaped flan. Light brown patina. Fine. Estimate Value $2,000 - 2,500
The Palm Desert Collection Purchase from Superior 1970s-80s.
Although it was a violation of the Mosaic Law against 'graven images', Philip IV issued this coin with his portrait.