SAMARIA, Neapolis. Domitian ~ 81-96 ~ AE25 (16.25g) ~ Laureate bust right ~ 4-line legend, LEI = Year 15 = 86/87 AD. (Usually seen dated year 11.) ~ Ros-2, RPC-2223 ~ F/aVF, some verdigris

Helmeted and cuirassed bust left hldg spear & shield DN VAL LICIN LICINIUS NOB C

308-324 (321-4)

the coin features

RIC-28 (Rarity 1)

Struck from lightweight aluminum

Until those were ready

Ptolemy III

DN VAL LICIN LICINVS NOB C Laureate

The reverse displays the denomination within a wreath

realizing that courage was the Roman people’s greatest virtue

anniversaries

this coin was part of the first series of Israeli currency and was quickly demonetized by September 6