Legio X Fretensis

CNG 90, Lot: 1209. Estimate $500. Sold for $650. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JUDAEA, Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem). Herennius Etruscus. As Caesar, 249-251 CE. Æ (25mm, 13.77 g, 12h). Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Boar right on branch, supporting legionary eagle with vexillum inscribed LXF (Legio X Fretensis); [all surmounted by star]. Meshorer, Aelia 169; SNG ANS -; Rosenberger 96. Near VF, earthen green patina.

From the Patrick H.C. Tan Collection.