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Roman Provincial, Judaea-Ascalon, Pseudo-Autonomous Issue under Titus, AE14, Year
176 (72/73 AD)
(No legend)
Draped, turreted, veiled bust of Tyche right
ςΘP / AΣ
War galley right, cross on prow
14mm x 15mm, 4.07g
cf. SNG Copenhagen 29; RPC 2204
Ex Midwest "Coins of Christianity" Collection
Consignor notes: Ascalon was founded thousands of years ago and continues
to be an important port city in modern day Israel. It was the birthplace
of Herod, who built many ornate buildings before the birth of Jesus.
Greeks frequently placed objects on the prow of their galleys to honor the
god who protected their journey. Clearly, there was a group of Christians
for this issue who wanted to invoke the protection of Christ on their
voyage.
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