Legio X Fretensis

CNG 96, Lot: 688. Estimate $200. Sold for $320. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JUDAEA, Sebaste. Domitian. AD 81-96. Æ (29mm, 16.67 g, 12h). Dated CY 109 (AD 81/2). Laureate head right; c/m: LXF (= Legio X Fretensis) within rectangular incuse / Tyche standing left, resting right foot on uncertain object, holding globe and scepter; L ΘP (date) to upper left. Rosenberger 4 (with c/m); Sofaer 1 (with c/m); SNG ANS 1068 (with c/m); RPC II 2226; for c/m: Howgego 733. Near VF, earthen green patina.