Judaea, Herodian Kingdom. Herod I. 40 B.C.E.-4 B.C.E. Æ 4 prutot. Samarian mint, perhaps Sebaste, regnal year 3 (38/7 B.C.E.). BA[ΣI]ΛEΩΣ HPOΔOY, helmet with cheek guards right; in left field, date (L Γ); in right field, monogram; / Macedonian shield. TJC 45a; Hendin 1170. Dark green and sandy desert patina. Exceptionally well preserved for this issue, and quite attractive. Extremely fine.