Judaea, Herodian Kingdom. Herod I. Æ 8 Prutot (6.83 g), 40-4 BCE. 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 6204; TJC 44. Green patina. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $300 - UP
From the Randolph Family Collection. Purchased privately from Edward J. Waddell.