Herod I, Eagle, 'Graven Image,' Hendin 6221, Biblical/Judean

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This eagle is the first graven image of a living creature ever struck on a Jewish coin.Herod I the Great, 40-4 BC, bronze half-prutah of 14.8 mm, 1.04 grams.Obverse: Eagle, wings closed, standing right.Reverse: Single cornucopia, "of King Herod" in Greek.Reference: Hendin-6221 (5th ed - 1190).CLEAR inscription on this example of an historic coin.This lot is accompanied by a photo-authenticity receipt signed by David Hendin, author of Guide to Biblical Coins .PLEASE READ THE CONDITIONS OF SALE BELOWBuyer pays $6.00 for insured shipping within the U.S.A. Most orders will be shipped with PRIVATE insurance and DELIVERY CONFIRMATION. More than one purchase can be shipped together for the cost of one lot within the U.S.A.Outside the U.S.A., buyer pays $25.00, which includes insurance. Coin lots and small objects can be combined, but LARGER objects will pay actual postage including insurance. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS.