Judaea, Hasmonean Kingdom. Mattathias Antigonos (Mattatayah). Æ 4 Prutot (7.62 g), 40-37 BCE. Jerusalem. 'Mattatayah the High Priest' (Paleo-Hebrew), cornucopiae tied with ribbons, decorated with vine-leaf and grapes. Reverse: BACIΛ ANTIΓ in two lines within wreath tied at left. Hendin 6198; TJC 37a. Seldom encountered this nice. Glossy dark green patina. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $400 - UP
From the Randolph Family Collection. Purchased privately from Edward J. Waddell.