Nothing too fancy to wrap up the week, just a neat but worn Judaean bronze struck under Domitian. Domitian Æ26, 14.79g Caesarea Maritima mint, 83-? AD Obv: IMP DOMITIANVS CAES AVG GERMANICVS; Head of Domitian, laureate, r. Rev: No legend; Minerva standing on prow, r., holding shield and spear; on l., trophy; on r., palm branch; owl at Minerva's feet RPC 2304 (6 spec.). Hendin 1454. Acquired from Aegean Numismatics, March 2022. The Roman authorities of Caesarea Maritima, capital of the province of Judaea, struck several issues of bronze coinage with Latin legends for local circulation under Domitian. This undated middle bronze (2 assaria) featuring the title Germanicus in the obverse legend must post date 83, the probable year of Domitian's Germanic victory over the Chatti. The Roman style portrait and Minerva reverse mirroring contemporaneous Rome types hints at close coordination with the central authorities back in Rome. NB: The figure on the reverse is considered to be Minerva and not Athena due to the Latin legend and connection with the local colonial Roman authorities. Feel free to share your Athena/Minervas! Thank you for looking!
David, Nice score on this victory issue . Despite the heavy wear, the main design elements are clear & the coin has a uniform attractive patina. I don't have any coins from Caesarea Maritima depicting Minerva, but will post 2 tets issued under Caracalla .
