★ Extremely rare ★

SYRIA. Decapolis. Philadelphia. Time of Titus, 79-81. 1/3 Assarion (bronze, 2.75 g, 16 mm). ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΕΩΝ Helmeted and draped bust of Athena to right. Rev. L ΓΜΡ (date) within border of dots; the whole within laurel wreath. Rosenberger 12; RPC II 2111; Sofaer 5; Sp. Decapolis (Philadelphia) 2; cf. Nomos, Obolos 17, Lot 543. Very fine. Extremely rare. Wonderful example of this extremely rare issue!