Lot 4384

Description

Judaea, Roman Administration, Domitian, (81-96 A.D.), AE 19 mm, (4.99 g), Judaea Capta issue, Caesarea Maritima mint, struck 92/3 A.D., obv. Laureate head right, legend around, rev. Nike advancing left, holding wreath in left hand and trophy in right, (S.-, Meshorer 395; Hendin 6486; RPC II 2308; Sofaer 36-8); another AE 17mm, (4.75 g), as above similar, with countermark of head on face of Domitian, (as above, the countermark reference Howgego 133. Both with earthen patina. Nearly very fine; very good, rare. (2)

Ex Dr Jonathan A. Herbst Collection, from the New York International Numismatic Convention Auction, December 8-9, 1995 (lot 1332) with ticket.