JUDAEA, Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem). Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ (12mm, 2.27 g, 6h). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Galley right. Meshorer, Aelia 32; Kadman, Aelia 34; Rosenberger –; RPC IV.3 Online 8533; Sofaer 38. Thick green patina. Fine.
From the Dr. Jay M. Galst Collection.
The ship was one of the symbols of the Legio X Fretensis who were stationed at Aelia Capitolina, other symbols included the bull, boar, and Poseidon.