SYRIA, Decapolis. Gerasa. Elagabalus, 218-222. (Bronze, 19 mm, 5.38 g, 12 h). [ΚΑΙCΑΡ ΑΝΤΩ] Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to right, seen from behind. Rev. [ΓΕΡΑCΗΝWΝ] Distyle temple, within which statue of Artemis standing facing, head to right, holding bow with her left hand and drawing arrow from quiver on her back with her right; at her feet to left, stag standing left, head turned back. A. Kaplun, "New examples of a rare coin type of Gerasa in the Decapolis', OZeAN 2, 2020, figs. 1-3. Kindler 32b. RPC VI Online 9307. Sofaer -. Spijkerman -. Rare. Somewhat porous and with a clipped edge, otherwise, nearly very fine.
Price realized | 90 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |