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LOT 3289
Judaea. Hasmoneans, Mattathias Antigonos (Mattatayah) AE Prutah. 40-37 BCE. Jerusalem mint.
Splayed double cornucopiae with barley ear between the horns / 'Mattityah' (in Paleo-Hebrew) within wreath. Hendin GBC 6, 6199; Hendin GBC 5, 1164; TJC 40; Sofaer 438-445. Good Fine.(1.87gr, 12mm, 11h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 3289
Judaea. Hasmoneans, Mattathias Antigonos (Mattatayah) AE Prutah.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
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