Judea (Ancient)
Mattatayah Antigonus (Mattatayah), 40-37 BCE, AE 4-Prutah (7.97 g). Jerusalem. 'Mattatayah the High Priest' (Paleo-Hebrew), cornucopiae tied with ribbons, decorated with vine leaf and grapes. Reverse: BACIΛ/EΩC AN/TIΓON in three lines within wreath tied at left. Hendin 1163 var; TJC 37 var; AJC var. Attractive greenish and brown patina. Very scarce this choice. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $300