JUDAEA, Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem). Trajan Decius. 249-251 CE. Æ (28mm, 12.60 g, 1h). Near VF.Electronic Auction 526 Roman Provincial, Bronze Sold For $ 100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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JUDAEA, Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem). Trajan Decius. 249-251 CE. Æ (28mm, 12.60 g, 1h). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Tyche standing left, with foot on rock, holding small human bust and long scepter; to left, legionary aquila, kantharos below, to right; crowning Victory standing left on column. Meshorer, Aelia 152a; Kadman, Aelia 162-3; Rosenberger 88; RPC IX 2178; Sofaer 140. Black patina with orange earthen highlights, a few light scratches. Near VF. |