JUDAEA, Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem). Marcus Aurelius. AD 161-180. Æ (26.5mm, 14.42 g, 7h). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Tyche-Astarte standing left, right foot on uncertain object, holding small bust and scepter; all within central arch of tetrastyle temple façade. Meshorer, Aelia 72; RPC IV.3 Online 3616; Rosenberger –; Sofaer –. Dark brown patina with orange highlights, some roughness, flan chip. Near VF. Very rare.
From the Kenneth S. Abramowitz Collection.