Judaea, Herodian Kingdom. Herod I. Æ 8 Prutot (6.17 g), 40 BCE-4 CE. Uncertain mint in Samaria, RY 3 (40/39 or 38/7 BCE). BAΣIΛEΩΣ HPΩΔOY, tripod lebes; in left field, date (L Γ); in right field, monogram. Reverse: Helmet with cheek guards surmounted by star; above to either side, palm branch. Hendin 1169; TJC 44. Pleasing contrasting brown and reddish-tan patina. Very Fine. Estimated Value $300 - UP
Ex Kenneth Brattlie Collection, from Heritage (6 January 2008), 50027.