Judaea, Herod I, The Great. (40-4 BC). AE 8 Prutot, 7.49g. Mint of Samaria. 
 
Obverse: Military Helmet, frontal view, wreath featuring acanthus leaf around, cheek pieces and straps, star above flanked by palm branches.  
Reverse: (of King Herod); tripod, ceremonial bowl (lebes) avove, flanked by date LF (year 3) and monogram TP.
 
Hendin 1169 (5th edition). Nice Brown desert patina. NGC Very Fine.
 
Denomination: AE 8-Prutot
Material: Bronze
Period: 40-4 BC
Grade: NGC Very Fine
 
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