Judaea, Ascalon. Trajan. A.D. 98-117. AE 24 (24.4 mm, 11.14 g, 1 h). Struck A.D. 111/12. CΕΒΑC-ΤΟC, laureate head of Trajan right / ΑCΚΑΛΩ[N], Tyche-Astarte standing, left on prow, holding standard and aphlaston; in left field, incense altar; in right field, dove standing left.; to right, ЄIC ( = yr 215 = A.D. 111/12 ). RPC III 3978v(different date) SNG Palestine-Arabia 709; BMC Palestine pg.124, 145; SNG Palestine-Arabia 709. VF, dark patina, ochre highlights, casting void/rim nick at 5:00.
From the Tom Buggey Collection.