307, Lot: 98. Estimate $100. Sold for $60. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JUDAEA, Hasmoneans. Mattathias Antigonos (Mattatayah). 40-37 BCE. Æ Four Prutot (18mm, 6.88 g, 9h). Contemporary imitation of a Jerusalem mint issue. Cornucopia tied with ribbons / Legend within wreath. Cf. Meshorer 37; cf. Hendin 1163. Fine, dark green patina with earthen deposits.

The crude style and nonsensical inscription indicate that this coin is an ancient counterfeit.