SYRIA, Decapolis. Nysa-Scythopolis. Lucius Verus, 161-169. (Bronze, 22 mm, 11.50 g, 12 h), year 227 = 163-164. AYT KAIC ΛΟΥ AYP OYHPO AYΓ Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Lucius Verus to right. Rev. ΝΥϹΑ ϹΚOΙ ϹΥPΙ EΤ ΖΚϹ Dionysos standing left, holding kantharos in right hand and thyrsos in left; at feet to left, panther. Barkay 27. Rosenberger 14. RPC IV.3 Online temp. 6470. Spijkerman 12. Dark brown patina with sandy highlights. Good fine.
From the Vineyard Collection, acquired in late 1998.