Lot 2242

Description

Palestine, Judaea, King Herod I (The great), (37 - 4 B.C.), issue of year 3 = 37 B.C., copper eight prutah, (7.4 grams), obv. tripod with ceremonial bowl, rev. head dress or helmet flanked with palm branches, legend around (S.5523, H.486 [$400 US, [39]). Weak in places, otherwise nearly fine and rare.

Ex. Spink & Son, London with its ticket. Purchased from Downie's June 6, 1991.