JUDAEA, Gaza. Marcus Aurelius. 161-180 CE. Æ (29mm, 22.67 g, 1h). Dated CY 237 (176/7 CE). Near VF.

Electronic Auction 608
Lot: 633. Estimated: $ 100

Roman Provincial, Bronze

Sold For $ 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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JUDAEA, Gaza. Marcus Aurelius. 161-180 CE. Æ (29mm, 22.67 g, 1h). Dated CY 237 (176/7 CE). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Tyche standing facing, head left, holding scepter and cornucopia; at feet to left, heifer standing; to right, mem, ZΛC (date) behind. Farhi, Gaza 155 = Dow, ACTTB, p. 42 (this coin); RPC IV.3 –; Rosenberger –; Sofaer –. Green patina with earthen highlights, some roughness. Near VF. Extremely rare, unique.

From the Joseph A. Dow Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 208 (8 April 2009), lot 329.

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 13:31:20 ET.

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