CNG 90, Lot: 1199. Estimate $300. Sold for $240. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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JUDAEA, Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem). Elagabalus. 218-222 CE. Æ (23mm, 7.39 g, 12h). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right; star before / Tyche-Astarte standing left, right foot on uncertain object, holding small bust and leaning on scepter, within tetrastyle temple with central arch; Nike in each outer intercolumnation. Meshorer,
Aelia 125c corr. (bust type); SNG ANS -; cf. Rosenberger 60. VF, earthen green patina.
From the Patrick H.C. Tan Collection.