Leu Numismatik

Web Auction 33  –  15 - 17 March 2025

Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 33

Ancient, Medieval and Modern Coins, including the Collections of W. Uhrmeiste...

Part 1: Sa, 15.03.2025, from 12:00 PM CET
Part 2: Su, 16.03.2025, from 12:00 PM CET
Part 3: Mo, 17.03.2025, from 12:00 PM CET
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Description

JUDAEA. Caesaraea Maritima. Titus, as Caesar, 69-79. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26 mm, 14.66 g, 12 h), RY 3 (of Vespasian) = 70/1. ΑΥΤΟΚP•ΤΙΤΟΣ ΚΑΙΣ ΟΥΕΣ[Π] Laureate head of Titus to right. Rev. ΕΤΟΥΣ Γ IEPOY Eagle with spread wings standing left on palm frond, holding wreath in beak; in field to left, club. McAlee 379. Prieur 140. RPC II 1967. Minor roughness, otherwise, very fine.

This fine portrait of the victorious conqueror of Jerusalem, Titus, was minted in the months immediately following the fall of the Jewish capital on 8 September 70 CE. As RPC suggests, the most likely mint is Caesaraea Maritima, the capital of the province, which served as the regional military headquarters during the Roman campaigns against the Jewish insurgents.

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Starting price 25 CHF
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