Ancient Coins

Ancient Judea

Lot 3247
Herod Philip, 4 BC-34 AD. Struck year 16 (12/13 AD). AE 20 mm. Laureate head of Augustus right. Reverse: Tetrastyle temple with date in retrograde. Hen. 533 var; Mesh. 5 var. Very sharp and well detailed. Attractive dark green patina with earthen highlights. Choice Very Fine. Unpublished and the first such example we have seen.
Estimated Value $800-1,200.