JUDAEA. Neapolis. Lucius Verus, 161-169. Assarion (Bronze, 21.5 mm, 6.35 g, 11 h), year Ч = 90 = 161/162. ΑYΤOΚ ΚΑΙ ΑYΡ ΟY-ΗΡOC CEΒ Laureate head of Lucius Verus to right. Rev. ΦΛ ΝEΑC ΠΟΛE CYΡΙΑC ΠΑΛAIC Cult statue of Zeus Heliopolites/Baal of Neapolis standing, facing, wearing kalathos, holding whip with his right hand and two ears of corn with his left, between two foreparts of bulls, ЄT-Ч across field. RPC IV.3 9806. Rosenberger 22. Sofaer 61. An expressive portrait, beautiful black patina with natural encrustations. Light cleaning marks on obverse, otherwise, good fine.
From an American collection.