JUDAEA, Samaria. Caesaraea Maritima. Volusian, 251-253. (Bronze, 31 mm, 22.65 g, 1 h). IMP C C VOLVSSIANVS P F AVG Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Volusian to right. Rev. COL P F AVG FC CAES MET / S PAL Dionysos, reclining on lion advancing to right, raising his right hand and holding thyrsos with his left. BMC 214-7. Kadman 224. RPC IX 2125. Rosenberger 185. SNG ANS 856. Sofaer 173. Dark green patina. Fine.
From the Vineyard Collection, acquired in early 1999.