2012B) Judea, Ascalon, very early, second cent. BC, Era beginning 103 BC, AE 2.38 grms, 13.5 mm); Obv. Bust of Tyche, right, wearing turreted Crown, Rev. Prow of Galley left, FINE

2012B) Judea, Ascalon, very early, second cent. BC, Era beginning 103 BC, AE  2.38 grms, 13.5 mm); Obv. Bust of Tyche, right, wearing turreted Crown, Rev. Prow of Galley left, ΑΣ above, SNG ANS 6 Palestine # 641-645, FINE+ VERY SCARCE.

NOTE : Ascalon was a major port in ancient times, located north of Gaza on the Mediterranean Sea and according to Hendin, it was one of the oldest, largest, and most important ancient city in the Land of Israel.