Two Issues for Proconsul Aulus Gabinus

CNG 90, Lot: 1231. Estimate $1000. Sold for $950. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JUDAEA, Marisa. Aulus Gabinius. Proconsul, 57-54 BCE. Æ (25mm, 10.64 g, 1h). Dated CY 3 (57/6 BCE). Head of Tyche of Marisa right, wearing mural crown / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, palm over shoulder; LΓ (date) to left. Qedar, Coins, B-2/B-6 (obv./rev.; same dies); H. Gitler and A. Kushnir-Stein, “A New Date on Coins of Marisa in Idumaea and its Historical Implications,” SNR 83, 4; Meshorer, City Coins -; SNG ANS 654-5 (Ascalon); Rosenberger 10 (Ascalon); DCA 583. VF, dark green desert patina.

From the Patrick H.C. Tan Collection.