Judaea, Ascalon, Pseudo-autonomous issue, temp. Vespasian, AE Askalon,Year CY 180 = 76/7 AD – RR

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Greek, Judaea, Ascalon, Pseudo-autonomous issue, temp. Vespasian, AD 69-79,Ā  AE Askalon (bronze, 2.91g, 15.2mm), Year CY 180 = 76/7 AD
Obv: Turreted head of Tyche to right
Rev: Galley to right, Ī Ī” (date) above
Ref: Rosenberger 55; SNG ANS 683-687 Rarity/Choice: Scarce, VF (attractive earthen highlights on dark brown patina, displaying the full legend on a broad flan, which is rarely found)
Note: This AE Askalon coin, minted around 76/7 AD during Vespasian’s reign, reflects Ascalon’s local governance and economic activity under a pseudo-autonomous arrangement. Ascalon (located near Gaza), maintained certain autonomy in local matters, as indicated by the turreted head of Tyche, the city’s patron goddess, on the obverse. Tyche, often depicted with turrets or a crown, symbolizes the city’s prosperity and protection. The reverse features a galley sailing to the right, a common motif on coins of coastal cities like Ascalon, highlighting the significance of maritime trade and commerce for the city’s economy. This coin sheds light on Ascalon’s civic identity and economic activities during the Roman period, revealing its reliance on maritime trade and its connection to Greek cultural traditions while also recognizing its integration within the broader Roman administrative framework.

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