99 / 194
248
Judaea, Hasmonean Kingdom. Mattathias Antigonos (Mattatayah). Æ 4 Prutot (7.40 g), 40-37 BCE. Jeru-
salem. ‘Mattatayah the High Priest’ (Paleo-Hebrew), cornucopiae tied with ribbons, decorated with vine-
leaf and grapes. Rev. [B]ACILE[OC] ANTIGO/N in three lines within wreath tied at left. Hendin 1163;
TJC 37a. Sandy green patina. Unusually choice for this issue. Extremely Fine.
$500
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
249
Judaea, Herodian Kingdom. Herod I. Æ 8 Prutot (8.58 g), 40-4 BCE. Uncertain mint in Samaria, RY 3
(40/39 or 38/7 BCE).
BASILEWS HRWD
O
U
, tripod lebes; in left field, date (L
G
); in right field, mono-
gram.
rev.
Helmet with cheek guards surmounted by star; above to either side, palm branch. Hendin 1169;
TJC 44. Earthen-green patina. Seldom seen this choice. Extremely Fine.
$500
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
250
Judaea, Herodian Kingdom. Herod I. Æ 2 Prutot (3.50 g), 40-4 BCE. Uncertain mint in Samaria, RY 3
(40/39 or 38/7 BCE). Poppy on stalk. Rev.
BASILEWS HRWD
O
U
, winged caduceus; in left field, date
(L
G
); in right field, monogram. Hendin 1171; TJC 46. Nice green patina. One of the finest specimens
seen. Extremely Fine.
$250
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.