JD97653. Bronze four prutot, Meshorer TJC 37a (but same obv. die as TJC 37), Sofaer 426 (same rev. die), Hendin 6198, SNG ANS 189, SNG Cop 65, HGC 10 647 (S), gF,
much of inscriptions legible, highlighting earthen deposits, a little rough/porous, rev. off center, pre-strike casting seam/sprues as normal for the type, Jerusalem mint, weight 7.039g, maximum diameter 19.1mm, die axis 270
o, 40 - 37 B.C.; obverse Paleo-Hebrew legend: Mattatayah the High Priest, single cornucopia tied with ribbons, grapes and grape vine hang; reverse Greek inscription in three lines: BACIΛ/EΩC ANT/IΓONOY (of King Antigonus), within wreath tied on the left side; from an Israeli collection;
scarce;
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