SYRIA, Decapolis. Nysa-Scythopolis. Lucius Verus. AD 161-169. Æ (25mm, 9.99 g, 12h). Dated CY 227 (AD 163/4). Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Dionysus standing left, holding cantharus over panther and long thyrsus. Barkay –; Spijkerman 14 (same obv. die); cf. Rosenberger 18 corr. (not laureate; same obv. die); SNG ANS –. Good VF, attractive dark green patina, light earthen highlights around the devices.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 289 (24 October 2012), lot 235.