439, Lot: 260. Estimate $100. Sold for $340. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JUDAEA. Legio VI Ferrata. Æ (24mm, 6.27 g). Countermark applied early 2nd century AD. L(VI)F in rectangular countermarks on an uncertain bronze. Cf. Howgego 726 (for similar issue). Host Poor, c.m Near VF.

From the Richard Baker Collection.

The style of this countermark is significantly different to the type recorded by Howgego, with a ligate VI replacing the barred VI of the usual issue.