CNG 97, Lot: 540. Estimate $300. Sold for $200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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JUDAEA, Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem). Trajan Decius. AD 249-251. Æ (27mm, 13.31 g, 12h). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Tyche standing left, holding small bust and leaning on scepter, being crowned by Nike on short column behind her; aquila to left, cantharus at feet. Meshorer,
Aelia 152; SNG ANS –; Sofaer 139; Rosenberger 88 var. (placement of rev. legend; line drawing only). Fine, dusty green patina.