Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Unsold List CNG 75, Lot: 863. Estimate $1000. 	
JUDAEA, Roman Administration. Agrippa II, with Vespasian. Circa 50-100 CE. Ă
AE28mm (15.55 g, 12h). Dated RY 27 (CE 86/7). 

Obv: AYTOKPA OYECPACI KAICAPI CEBACTw, laureate head of Vespasian right 
Rev: Tyche standing left, holding grain ears and cornucopia; to left, star; 
 date across field. RPC II 2283; Meshorer 166; Hendin 619. 

VF, green and red patina. Extremely rare, and of comparable quality to the 
specimens illustrated in RPC and Hendin.


While there is much debate regarding the calculation of Agrippa’s regnal 
dates, both place this issue well within the reign of Domitian. The portrait 
of Vespasian, who had died seven years earlier, must then represent him as 
Divus Vespasian. As the obverse legend makes no reference to his divine 
status, it quite probable that Agrippa II was balancing his avid support for 
the Flavian dynasty, with whom he had allied upon Vespasian’s elevation, 
along with his respect for Judaic relgious restriction regarding perceived 
idolatry by referring to the late emperor as a god.


From the CNG Mail Bid Sale 75 Unsold Lots.
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