JUDAEA, Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem). Caracalla. 198-217 CE. BI Tetradachm (26mm, 12.70 g, 12h). Struck 215-217 CE. VF.CNG Feature Auction 126 Roman Provincial, Billon Estimate: $ 500 |
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JUDAEA, Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem). Caracalla. 198-217 CE. BI Tetradachm (26mm, 12.70 g, 12h). Struck 215-217 CE. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing facing on filleted thyrsus, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; vine leaf between legs. Meshorer, Aelia 95; Prieur 1617; Sofaer 82-3. Toned with traces of luster, obverse surface cracks. VF. |