Date: 37 BC
Mint: Sebaste
Obverse Inscription: None
Reverse Inscription: : BASILEWS HRWDOU [Coin] of King Herod, G = year 3
Size: 21mm
Weight: 4.21 grams
Die Axis Clock:
Reference: Hendin 487*
Grade:Very Fine
Description: Obverse: Decorated shield. Reverse: Helmet with tall crest and one cheek piece; date and monogram in fields

Superb lettering that is rarely found this sharp on these ancient bronze coins.

Biblical Reference:
"Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the day of Herod the King ..." (Gospels: Mathew 2:1)

*Coin Reference : Hendin: Guide to Biblical Coins (David Hendin, 4th edition 2001)

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