ASCALON, PSEUDO-AUTONOMOUS AE, TIME OF VESPASIAN
Rosenberger 53, RPC 2204, Very Fine, 15.9mm, 4.91 grams, Struck Circa. 72/73 C.E.
Obverse: Veiled and turreted bust of Tyche to right
Reverse: Prow of galley to left with oars, date ςOP (yr. 176 - 72/73 C.E.) and AC for Ascalon above
Very affordable and nice coin of the Biblical City of Samson with a beautiful original desert patina. Reverse a bit off center, but the inscription is still complete!
