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Legio X Fretensis

379, Lot: 323. Estimate $150.
Sold for $260. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JUDAEA, Sebaste. Domitian. As Caesar, 69-81 CE. Æ (26mm, 13.73 g). Dated CY 109 (81/2 CE). Laureate head right; c/m: LXF (= Legio X Fretensis) within rectangular incuse and head right within oval incuse / [Tyche standing left, right foot on uncertain object, folding globe and spear; LΘP (date) to upper left]; c/m’s: galley right within rectangular incuse and boar right, with LXF above and dolphin below, within rectangular incuse. RPC II 2226; Barag Group III (for c/m pattern); for c/m’s: Howgego 119, 291, 410, and 733i. Fair, dark brown patina.


Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 330 (9 July 2014), lot 218.

The Legio X Fretensis played a significant role during the First Jewish War and remained stationed in the region until the 4th century.