| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 188 | Black | Auction date: 17 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 44 Price realized: 400 EUR (Approx. 440 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Judaea. Jerusalem. Herodians. Herod I (the Great) 40-4 BC. Dated RY 3 = 38/7 BCE Eight Prutot Æ 22 mm, 6,31 g Military helmet, front view, wreath featuring acanthus leaf around, with cheek pieces and straps, star above flanked by palm branches / ΗΡΩΔΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ, tripod with ceremonial bowl (lebes) above, flanked by LΓ (date) to left, and monogram to right. very fine Meshorer 44; Hendin 1169; HGC 10, 651; DCA 804. Herod the Great, a Roman-appointed Jewish king is known for transformative building projects in Judea, notably the reconstruction of the Second Temple. Born in Idumea, he rose to power through Roman connections, becoming Galilee's governor around 47 BC and later appointed King of the Jews by the Roman Senate in 40 BC. Herod's rule ended Hasmonean autonomy, but faced internal challenges, including conflicts with the Hasmoneans and navigating Roman power struggles. Herod's reign marked a shift in Judea's history, featuring grand construction like the Temple Mount expansion and fortresses such as Masada. Despite these achievements, discontent grew due to heavy taxation and clashes with Jewish traditions. Accusations of insensitivity, like placing a golden eagle at the Temple entrance, led to opposition from religious sects. Herod's legacy includes controversies, such as executing family members, including his wife Mariamne I. The Massacre of the Innocents, narrated in the Gospel of Matthew, adds a religious dimension, although its historicity is debated. Despite architectural accomplishments, Herod's death in 4 BC, marked by a painful illness, brought internal strife, reflecting the delicate balance between Roman influence, Herod's governance, and the aspirations of Judea's populace. From the Matteo Savoca collection Starting price: 1 EUR |  |
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| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 193 | Silver | Auction date: 28 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 88 Price realized: 650 EUR (Approx. 704 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Judaea. Samarian mint (Sebaste?). Herodians. Herod I (the Great) 40-4 BC. Dated RY 3 = 38/7 BC 8 Prutot Æ 23 mm, 6,81 g Ornate helmet with tall crest topped by star; palms flanking / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΗΡΟΔΟΥ, Tripod; LΓ (date) to left, monogram to right; all within wreath. Very Fine Hendin 1169; RPC I 4901; HGC 10, 651; Meshorer 44. Herod the Great, a Roman-appointed Jewish king is known for transformative building projects in Judea, notably the reconstruction of the Second Temple. Born in Idumea, he rose to power through Roman connections, becoming Galilee's governor around 47 BC and later appointed King of the Jews by the Roman Senate in 40 BC. Herod's rule ended Hasmonean autonomy, but faced internal challenges, including conflicts with the Hasmoneans and navigating Roman power struggles. Herod's reign marked a shift in Judea's history, featuring grand construction like the Temple Mount expansion and fortresses such as Masada. Despite these achievements, discontent grew due to heavy taxation and clashes with Jewish traditions. Accusations of insensitivity, like placing a golden eagle at the Temple entrance, led to opposition from religious sects. Herod's legacy includes controversies, such as executing family members, including his wife Mariamne I. The Massacre of the Innocents, narrated in the Gospel of Matthew, adds a religious dimension, although its historicity is debated. Despite architectural accomplishments, Herod's death in 4 BC, marked by a painful illness, brought internal strife, reflecting the delicate balance between Roman influence, Herod's governance, and the aspirations of Judea's populace. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
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| Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28 | Auction date: 9 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 149 Price realized: 1,200 CHF (Approx. 1,364 USD / 1,267 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: JUDAEA, Herodians. Herod I (the Great), 40-4 BCE. Eight Prutot (Bronze, 26 mm, 7.27 g, 12 h), Sebaste, year 3 = 38-37. Ornate helmet with tall crest topped by star; palm branches flanking. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΗΡΩΔΟΥ / L Γ - ΤΡ Tripod. Hendin 6204. HGC 10, 651. Meshorer 44. RPC I 4901. Well struck on an exceptionally broad flan. Repatinated, otherwise, good very fine. From the James Knox Collection of Biblical related coins, privately acquired from J. P. Fontanille on 6 December 2012. Starting price: 200 CHF |  |
Match 3:
| Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28 | Auction date: 9 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 150 Price realized: 700 CHF (Approx. 796 USD / 739 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: JUDAEA, Herodians. Herod I (the Great), 40-4 BCE. Eight Prutot (Bronze, 24 mm, 6.12 g, 12 h), Sebaste, year 3 = 38-37. Ornate helmet with tall crest topped by star; palm branches flanking. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΗΡΩΔΟΥ / L Γ - ΤΡ Tripod. Hendin 6204. HGC 10, 651. RPC I 4901. TJC 44. Smoothed and repatinated, otherwise, very fine. From the James Knox Collection of Biblical related coins, privately acquired from Zuzim on 4 January 2012. Starting price: 100 CHF |  |
Match 4:
| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 203 | Silver | Auction date: 24 March 2024 |
| Lot number: 212 Price realized: 360 EUR (Approx. 391 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Judaea. Jerusalem or Samarian mint . Herodians. Herod I (the Great) circa 40-4 BC. Eight Prutot Æ 25 mm, 8,84 g Dated RY 3 (38/7 BCE). Ornate helmet; palms flanking / HPΩΔOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ, tripod; LΓ (date) to left, monogram to right. Attractive earthen Patina, Good Very Fine A&F Type 1, dies O16/R68; Meshorer 44c (same obv. die); Hendin 6204; RPC I 4901; HGC 10, 651; DCA 804; Bromberg 20–1; Shoshana I 20095; Sofaer 1–7; Spaer 68 Starting price: 200 EUR |  |
Match 5:
| Classical Numismatic Group > Electronic Auction 562 | Auction date: 15 May 2024 |
| Lot number: 428 Price realized: This lot is for sale in an upcoming auction - Bid on this lot  | |
| Lot description: JUDAEA, Herodians. Herod I (the Great). 40-4 BCE. Æ Eight Prutot (23mm, 6.52 g, 12h). Mint in Samaria (Sebaste?). Dated RY 3 (38/7 BCE). Ornate helmet; palms flanking / Tripod; LΓ (date) to left, monogram to right. A&F Type 1, dies O23/R116; Meshorer 44; Hendin 6204; RPC I 4901. Green surfaces with orange earthen highlights, light porosity. VF. Estimate: 200 USD |  |
