Evidence of Legio X Fretensis found in Georgia on the Black Sea

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(The Legio X Fretensis marching thru Judaea)

There is numismatic evidence of Legio X Fretensis at the Roman fort of Apsaros in Adjara, Georgia on the Black Sea.

 

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According to contemporary historical text, the X Fretensis was garrisoned in Judaea (20 BC), Syria (AD 6-66), Jerusalem (AD 73 to late 3rd century AD), and Aila (late 3rd century AD). However, excavations at the Roman fort of Apsaros in Adjara, Georgia, have uncovered evidence of the X Fretensis through the discovery of hundreds of bronze coins.

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The coins likely originate from the treasury of Judea and were transported by the X Fretensis on their way to campaign against the Parthians during the reign of Emperor Trajan at the beginning of the 2nd century AD.

Most of the coins come from Syrian Antioch and Judea, for which many have been stamped in a practice known as countermarking.

“Local coins were not minted at Apsaros, so the legionnaires used their own coins when purchasing wine or bread. They were small denominations used every day to buy food or services,” said: Dr Jaworski.

 

 

(Location of find at Roman fortress in Georgia near Black Sea)

 

https://www.heritagedaily.com/2023/05/study-finds-evidence-of-legio-x-fretensis-in-georgia/147438

Edited May 27, 2023 by guy