CNG 97, Lot: 334. Estimate $200. Sold for $260. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JUDAEA, Herodians. Herod I (the Great). 40-4 BCE. Æ Eight Prutot (22.5mm, 6.87 g, 1h). Jerusalem or Samarian mint. Dated RY 3 (38/7 BCE). Ornate helmet; palms flanking / Tripod; LΓ (date) to left, monogram to right. A&F Type 1, Series II, Workstation B, dies O7/R49; Meshorer 44; Hendin 1169; HGC 10, 651; DCA 804. VF, dark earthen green patina. Well centered and struck.

From the Patrick H. C. Tan Collection.