ASCALON (ASHKELON), TRAJAN AE
Rosenberger 137, Very Fine, 24mm, 10.60 grams, Struck 111/112 C.E.
Obverse: Laureate bust of Trajan to right
Reverse: Tyche-Astarte standing to left on galley wearing long chiton and peplos, holding vexillum and aplustre, dove to right, date EIC below (year 215 = 111/112 C.E.), ΑCΚΑΛΩ to far left
Rare variety WITHOUT the altar to left!
Ex: H. Nussbaum Collection, New York
Purchased from Liderman, January 1985
