Judaea, Herodian Kingdom. Herod I. Æ 4 Prutot (4.96 g), 40 BCE-4 CE. Uncertain mint in Samaria, RY 3 (40/39 or 38/7 BCE). Shield with decorated rim. Rev. [BAΣIΛ]EΩΣ HPΩΔOY, crested helmet; in left field, date (L Γ); in right field, monogram. Hendin 1170; TJC 45. Uniform glossy dark green patina. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $300 - UP
From the Palm Desert Collection.