April 12, 2024
Herod I SUPERBV Anchor, Cornucopias & Caduceus Hendin 1188, Biblical/Judean
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See Matthew 2:1. Herod the Great ruled Judaea as a client of Rome beginning in 40 BC. Herod was paranoid and ordered many of his family members killed, prompting Augustus to say "it is better to be Herod's pig than his son," referring to the Jewish ban on eating pork. Herod I, 40-4 BC, bronze prutah of 14.6 mm, 1.62 grams. Obverse: Anchor "of King Herod" in Greek. Reverse: Two cornucopias, caduceus between them. Reference: Hendin 1188 (4th ed. 500). Excellent, bold example. 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 BELOW Buyer pays $6.00 for insured shipping within the U.S.A. Most orders will be shipped with PRIVATE insurance and DELIVERY CONFIRMATION. Larger orders may be shipped by REGISTERED mail. 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 $15.00, which includes insurance. Coin lots and small objects can be combined, but LARGER objects will pay actual postage including insurance. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS. All auction lots must be paid for in full, including tax and shipping, within 14 days of the auction date. Amphora Coins accepts credit cards through Pay Pal only , or personal checks according to Ebay rules. (Personal checks must clear
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