233, Lot: 232. Estimate $300. Sold for $380. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JUDAEA, Herodians. Herod I (the Great). 40-4 BCE. Æ 8 Prutot (22mm, 5.31 g, 12h). Samaria mint. Dated RY 3 (40 BCE). Ceremonial bowl (lebes) on tripod; date to left, monogram to right / Military helmet; star above, palms flanking. Meshorer 44; Hendin 486. Good VF, earthen brown patina, large semicircular flaw on edge.

From the Patrick H. C. Tan Collection.