PHILADELPHIA, Decapolis, Titus with Heracles Bust, Countermark, Biblical/Judean

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Titus, 79-81 AD, bronze of 22.8 mm, 12.07 grams. Struck at the mint of Philadelphia (the modern Amman) in the Decapolis.Obverse: Laureate bust Titus right, oval countermark on neck.Reverse: Herakles head to right.Reference: CHL 12.Early coin from a city of the famous Decapolis, discussed in the New Testament.This lot is accompanied by a photo-authenticity receipt signed by David Hendin, author of Guide to Biblical Coins .PLEASE READ THE CONDITIONS OF SALE BELOWBuyer pays $6.00 for insured shipping within the U.S.A. Most orders will be shipped with PRIVATE insurance and DELIVERY CONFIRMATION. Larger orders may be shipped by REGISTERED mail. More than one purchase can be shipped together for the cost of one lot within the U.S.A.Outside the U.S.A., buyer pays $15.00, which includes insurance. Coin lots and small objects can be combined, but LARGER objects will pay actual postage including insurance. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS.All auction lots must be paid for in full, including tax and shipping, within 14 days of the auction date. Amphora Coins accepts personal checks, and credit cards through Pay Pal only . (Personal checks must clear before shipment.) New York residents must add 8.625% (or your local county's) sales tax on total order, INCLUDING shipping, according to NYS Tax Regulations. Amphora Coins is proud to offer an unconditional read more