JUDAEA, Neapolis. Macrinus. 217-218 CE. Æ (26mm, 22.77 g, 12h). Good VF.Electronic Auction 563 Roman Provincial, Bronze Sold For $ 375. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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JUDAEA, Neapolis. Macrinus. 217-218 CE. Æ (26mm, 22.77 g, 12h). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Mount Gerizim with two peaks; between, ravine with sloping roadway; left peak with temple in perspective, steep stairway with shrines attached; right peak with altar on top and trees at base; colonnade before. Rosenberger 32 var. (bust seen from behind); SNG ANS 993; Sofaer 83 var. (same). Dark brown patina with red earthen deposits. Good VF. Very rare. |