CNG 87, Lot: 665. Estimate $750. Sold for $1300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JUDAEA, Herodians. Herod I (the Great). 40-4 BCE. Æ Eight Prutot (24mm, 6.72 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 1169; HGC 10, 651. Near EF for issue, dark green patina with earthen dusting. Very rare with detail visible on helmet.