City Coins of Israel: Samaria, Neapolis. Marcus Aurelius. Æ (11.07 g), as Caesar, 138-161 CE. CY 88 (AD 159/60). Bare head of Marcus Aurelius right. Reverse: ΦΛ NAECΠOΛE CYPIAC ΠAΛECTI, cult statue of Zeus Heliopolites facing, holding whip and grain ears, flanked by two bulls; across field, date (?T - ΠH). Hendin 879; Meshorer, City-Coins 133; cf. Rosenberger 15 (legends); SNG ANS 969; RPC Online temp. 6331. Handsome green and brown patina. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $125 - UP
Ex Kenneth Brattlie Collection.