330, Lot: 209. Estimate $150. Sold for $90. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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PHOENICIA, Dora. Pseudo-autonomous issue. Æ (21mm, 7.87 g, 12h). Dated CY 132 (AD 68/9). Laureate head of Doros right; c/m: XF (for
Legio X Fretensis) within rectangular incuse / Tyche standing facing, head right, holding standard in right hand, cornucopia in left; [B]ΛP (date) in left field. Meshorer,
Dora 25a. Fine, brown surfaces.
The Legio X Fretensis played a significant role during the First Jewish War and remained stationed in the region until the 4th century.