DECAPOLIS, Nysa-Scythopolis. Aulus Gabinius. Proconsul of Syria, 57-55 BC. Æ (20mm, 5.75 g, 12h). Near VF.

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Lot: 563. Estimated: $ 100

Roman Provincial, Bronze

Sold For $ 100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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DECAPOLIS, Nysa-Scythopolis. Aulus Gabinius. Proconsul of Syria, 57-55 BC. Æ (20mm, 5.75 g, 12h). Wreathed head of Gabinius right; ΓA behind / Nike advancing left, holding wreath and palm. Barkay 1; RPC I 4826; Rosenberger 1; Sofaer 4-5; Dow, ACTTB, p. 47(this coin). Earthen green patina, reverse scrapes. Near VF.

From the Joseph A. Dow Collection. Ex Patrick Villemur Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 78, 14 May 2008), lot 1467.

The present coin is published in Joseph A. Dow, Ancient Coins Through the Bible (Mustang, OK: Tate, 2011), in the chapter From Joshua to Solomon. CNG is pleased to offer coins from the collection of the author here, and in subsequent electronic auctions.

Closing Date and Time: 29 April 2026 at 13:08:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.