Lot 185
Judaea, Herodian Kingdom. Herod Philip, Æ24 (8.12 g), 4 BCE-34 CE. Caesarea Paneas (as Caesarea Philippi). RY 5 of Herod Philip (1/2 CE). Struck under Augustus. [KAICAP] CEBACTOY, bare head of Augustus right. Reverse: [FI?I??OY] TETPAPXOY, bare head of King Herod Philip right; across field, date (L [E]). Hendin 6250; TJC 95; RPC 4938. An excellent example of this very rare first issue of the King. The rarest coin in the Herod Philip Coinage. Dusty grayish-brown patina with some earthen highlights. Very Fine. Estimated Value $7,500 - UP
The first Jewish coin with the portrait of a Jewish king.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection
Goldberg's Auction 104, lot 3098.
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