Lot 88
Marcus Aurelius, AD 161-180. AE 26.5 minted at Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem). Confronted laureate busts of Marcus Aurelius and Commodus. Reverse: Laureate and draped bust right of Sarapis wearing modius. Meshorer (Aelia Capitolina) 57; Ros. --. Roughness covered with light green coloring. Extremely Fine.
The coinage of Jerusalem extended from the Persian Period through the third century C.E. The cult of Sarapis, having originated in Egypt, was quite important in Jerusalem, where a temple was built in his honor as early as during the reign of Trajan.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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