AE22 8.51g. 22mm. Radiate head r. M OP [DIADVMEN]IAN CAE Draped bust of Serapis r., wearing modius. CO[L AEL] KAP COM[M P F] RPC V.3 online 1638 var. (reverse legend); cf. Meshorer 107 Rare. Dark green-brown patina with some tan fill. Some mild roughness and reddish adhesions. An interesting example with an obverse die very similar to those used at Caesarea Maritima; we could find no other examples of this bust style from Aelia Capitolina. The reverse legend is also unusual: instead of the typical CAP, it appears to read KAP, with the A upside down. We could find no other examples.
Hadrian founded Aelia Capitolina on the ruins of Jerusalem, dedicating the new city to Jupiter. Click here to follow our store and receive e-mail notifications when new items are added. |