Legio XX Valeria Victrix Deciana

CNG 90, Lot: 1223. Estimate $200. Sold for $400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JUDAEA, Caesarea Maritima. Herennius Etruscus. As Caesar, 249-251 CE. Æ (28mm, 23.25 g, 12h). Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Vexillum inscribed L XX (Legio XX Valeria Victrix Deciana); on either side, eagle, with wings folded, holding wreath in beak. Kadman, Caesarea, 185; Meshorer, City Coins -; SNG ANS 843; Rosenberger 152. Near VF, dark green desert patina. Extremely rare with vexillum inscription.

From the Patrick H.C. Tan Collection.