DECAPOLIS, Gerasa. Lucius Verus. AD 161-169. Æ (26.5mm, 11.55 g, 12h). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust left, seen from behind / On left, Tyche, turreted, standing left, holding rudder and cornucopia, resting foot on river god swimming left; on right, emperor standing left, holding spear and short scepter. Spijkerman 16 var. (bust); Rosenberger 19 var. (same); RPC IV.3 Online 6598 var. (same); Sofaer 18 var. (same). Brown patina with earthen red highlights. Near VF. Very rare, a rare bust variety on an already rare type.



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