Auction 8 Jewish, Zionist & Israeli History in Collectibles
Oct 30, 2019
Israel

Numismatics, philatelics, militaria, Judaica, means of payment & ephemera related to Jewish and Israeli history, and the Zionist movement.

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LOT 80043:

Judean Herod Archelaus ancient AE Pruta coin, unlisted Greek legend var, H-1196

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Judean Herod Archelaus ancient AE Pruta coin, unlisted Greek legend var, H-1196
Roman Provincial coinage > Judea > Herod Archelaus (4 BCE - 6 CE): AE Pruta (16 x 16.5mm, 1.75g), Jerusalem mint; obverse: crested helmet with cheek straps & Greek legend EONAPXOY ("of the Ethnarch") - the letters don't match any variety listed in Hendin, and appear to begin as "RA" from the left; reverse: bunch of grapes on vine with leaf at left & Greek legend HPWΛOY ("of Herod") - very distinct letter delta. References: Hen-1196, Mesh-61, BMC-10, Reif-55; Fine/Good Fine; medallic alignment.