LUCIUS VERUS, ABILA OF THE DECAPOLIS AE, 162/163 C.E.
Sofaer 10, Spijkerman 9, Choice Very Fine+, 24.9mm, 10.89 grams
Obverse: AΥT KAICAΡ Λ AΥΡ OΥHΡOC around laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Lucius Verus to right
Reverse: Heracles seated on rock to left, resting hand on club and leaning on the rock, СЄ ΑΒΙΛΗΝѠΝ Ι Α Α I ΚΟΙ СΥ around, date ςKC (year 226 = 162/163 C.E.) in exergue
A SUPERB coin, BOLDLY struck with a fantastic bust and great eye appeal!
