JUDAEA, Caesarea Panias. Julia Maesa. Augusta, 218-224/5 CE. Æ (26mm, 12.29 g, 6h). Dated CY 223 (219/20 CE). Fine.

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Lot: 385.

Roman Provincial, Bronze

Estimate: $ 750

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JUDAEA, Caesarea Panias. Julia Maesa. Augusta, 218-224/5 CE. Æ (26mm, 12.29 g, 6h). Dated CY 223 (219/20 CE). Draped bust right, wearing stephane / Pan standing facing, leaning against tree trunk, playing syrinx; vexilla to either side; C K Γ (date) in exergue. Meshorer, Caesarea 47; RPC VI Online 9205; Rosenberger –; Sofaer –. Dark brown surfaces, porosity, cleaning scratches. Fine. Rare.

This type likely depicts a cult statue from the Paneion, a sacred grotto dedicated to Pan (Pliny, NH. 5.71.74).

Closing Date and Time: 14 August 2024 at 12:08:00 ET.

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