333, Lot: 122. Estimate $150. Sold for $450. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JUDAEA, Herodians. Herod I (the Great). 40-4 BCE. Æ Half Prutah (12mm, 0.86 g, 6h). Jerusalem mint. Cornucopia / Eagle standing right. Meshorer 66; Hendin 1190; HGC 10, 669. Near VF, rough green patina.

This type is the first issued by Jewish ruler to carry a graven image.