CNG 97, Lot: 505. Estimate $200. Sold for $190. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SYRIA, Decapolis. Gadara. Lucius Verus. AD 161-169. Æ (20mm, 5.00 g, 12h). Dated CY 225 (AD 161/2). Laureate head right / Male head right; ЄKC (date) in legend. RPC Online 6682 var. (CY date); Meshorer, City Coins –; cf. Spijkerman 59 (for type); SNG ANS 1315-6 var. (same); Sofaer 57; Rosenberger 59. Good VF, earthen black-green patina. Well struck and choice for issue.

From the Patrick H.C. Tan Collection.