HEROD THE GREAT AE EIGHT PRUTAH, "EARLIEST TYPE"
Ariel & Fontanille Type 1, O1/R1, this coin cited as #5, TJC 44, Hendin 6204 (as four Prutah), About Very Fine, repatinated, 23.4mm, 6.19 grams, Struck Circa. year three - 38/37 B.C.E.
Obverse: Ornate military helmet, with cheek pieces and straps, surmounted by a star and flanked by palm fronds
Reverse: Tripod with ceremonial bowl, date L Γ (year 3 = 38/37 B.C.E.) to left, monogram to right
Wide helmet and the earliest type, O1/R1 in "The Coins of Herod" and cited in the book as Waddell (2002) #36108
Ex: Dalia Collection, Teaneck, NJ Purchased Jan. 18, 2002 from Edward J. Waddell, Stock #C36108
