Sale: CNG 78, Lot: 934. Estimate $200.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 May 2008.  Sold For $300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JUDAEA, Herodians. Herod I (the Great). 40-4 BCE. Æ 4 Prutot (4.65 g, 12h). Samaria mint. Dated RY 3 (40 BCE). Crested helmet depicted in profile, so only one cheek piece flanked by date and monogram / Decorated shield. Meshorer 45b (same dies as illustration); cf. Hendin 487 var. (helmet seen from front). VF, green patina, traces of red, earthen deposits.