Gerasa of the Decapolis, Hadrian AE, 117 - 138 C.E.

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GERASA OF THE DECAPOLIS, (LATER JERASH), HADRIAN AE

Spijkerman 4, Sofaer 5, Fine, 25.4mm, 13.51 grams, Sruck Circa. 129/130 C.E.

Obverse: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian to right, inscription around

Reverse: Diademed and draped bust of Artemis-Tyche to right, set on crescent, inscription around

Popular Biblical City type with nice even wear in the large heavyweight denomination.

Ex: H. Nussbaum Collection, NY  Purchased from Clark, October 1982