JUDAEA, Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem). Marcus Aurelius & Lucius Verus. AD 161-169. Æ (28mm, 18.86 g, 12h). Near VF.Electronic Auction 565 Roman Provincial, Bronze Estimate: $ 100 |
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JUDAEA, Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem). Marcus Aurelius & Lucius Verus. AD 161-169. Æ (28mm, 18.86 g, 12h). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed busts of Marcus Aurelius, on left vis-à-vis Lucius Verus on right / Tetrastyle temple, containing statue of Tyche-Astarte standing left, with foot on uncertain object and holding bust and long scepter. Meshorer, Aelia 52; Kadman, Aelia –; RPC IV.3 Online 6413; Rosenberger –; Sofaer 51. Dark green patina with red earthen highlights. Near VF. |