JUDAEA, Samaria. Caesaraea Maritima. Trebonianus Gallus, 251-253. Assarion (Bronze, 23 mm, 10.99 g, 8 h). IMP C C VIB GALLVS P F AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Trebonianus Gallus to right. Rev. COL P F AVG F C CAES METR S PAL Dionysos standing to left, holding kantharos in his right hand and thyrsos with his left; at feet to left, panther. Kadman 210. RPC IX 2112. Sofaer 162. Dark brown patina with orange-sandy highlights. Fine.

From the Vineyard Collection, acquired in Spring 1999.