JD97080. Copper eight prutot, Hendin 6204; Meshorer TJC 44; Meshorer AJC II 1; BMC Palestine p. 220, 1; RPC I 4901 HGC 10 651, aVF, green patina with highlighting red earthen deposits, reverse a little off center, reverse edge beveled, remnants of pre-strike casting sprues, Samaria mint, weight 7.026g, maximum diameter 24.5mm, die axis 0
o, 40/39 or 38/37 B.C.; obverse HPΩΔOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ (Greek: of King Herod), tripod, ceremonial bowl (lebes) above, LΓ -
P (year 3 of the tetrarchy = 40 B.C.) across fields; reverse military helmet facing, with cheek pieces and straps, wreathed with acanthus leaves, star above, flanked by two palm-branches;
scarce;
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