Interesting Double Strike

CNG 97, Lot: 333. Estimate $200. Sold for $340. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JUDAEA, Hasmoneans. Mattathias Antigonos (Mattatayah). 40-37 BCE. Æ Eight Prutot (25mm, 14.15 g, 12h). Jerusalem mint. Double cornucopia / Ivy wreath with ribbons up. Meshorer 36; Sofaer 418-9; Hendin 1162b (this coin illustrated); HGC 10, 646. VF, earthen brown patina, obverse double struck, reverse off center.

From the Patrick H.C. Tan Collection. Ex David Hendin Collection.