JUDAEA, Ascalon. Pseudo-autonomous issue. Time of Vespasian, AD 69-79. Æ (16.5mm, 3.26 g, 1h). Dated CY 180 (76/7 CE). Veiled, draped, and turreted bust of Tyche right; c/m: X within square incuse (Legio X Fretensis) / War galley with oars right; ΠΡ (date) above. Cf. Rosenberger 10-1 (dates); RPC II 2205; Sofaer 75; for c/m: Howgego 735ii. Brown patina with red earthen highlights. Host coin Fine, c/m near VF.
From the Dr. Jay M. Galst Collection.