Judaea. Herodians. Herod I (the Great) Æ Eight Prutot. Mint in Samaria (Sebaste?), dated RY 3 = 40 BCE. Ornate helmet with tall crest topped by star; palm branches flanking / Tripod, BAΣIΛEΩΣ HPOΔOY around, LΓ (date) to left, monogram to right; all within wreath. TJC 44; Hendin 1169. 6.46g, 24mm, 1h.
Good Very Fine; earthen repatination, attractive original green patina beneath.
From the Yacob and Tali Shavleyan Collection, collector's ticket included;
Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Auction 85,15 September 2010, lot 506.