Gadara in Decapolis. Pompey the Great, AE 21 (10.12), 63 BCE. Minted in he first year after Pompey's foundation of the city, 63 BCE. Bust of Herakles left with club on shoulder. Reverse: Prow of galley, Greek inscription: 'year one of Rome.' Meshorer 217; Spikerman 1; Rosenberg 1. Rare. Uniform olive-green patina. Very Fine. Estimate Value $300 - 400
The Alan Leventen Collection.