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Herod I, the Great - Jewish King: 40-4 B.C. Bronze 2-Prutot 19mm (3.06 grams) of the Jerusalem mint, struck circa 40-4 B.C. Reference: Hendin 1178 (5th Edition) HPΩΔΟΥ ΒΑCΙΛΕΩC; cross within closed diadem.  Tripod table, flat object (possibly vessel) upon it, flanked by palm branches.  Line drawing of Herod I the Great 2-protot coin, Hendin 1178, 1178a has an open diadem