CNG 85, Lot: 507. Estimate $400. Sold for $675. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JUDAEA, Herodians. Herod I (the Great). 40-4 BCE. Æ Eight Prutot (22mm, 6.57 g, 12h). Mint in Samaria (Sebaste?). Dated RY 3 (38/7 BCE). Ornate helmet with tall crest topped by star; palms flanking / Tripod; LΓ (date) to left, monogram to right; all within wreath. Meshorer 44; Hendin 486. VF, rough dark green patina.