JUDAEA, Neapolis. Trebonianus Gallus. AD 251-253. Æ (24mm, 12.13 g, 12h). Radiate and cuirassed bust left, holding trophy over right shoulder, shield on left shoulder / The Capitoline Triad: Cult statues of Zeus seated on throne facing, holding long scepter, sacrificing from patera over low altar to his right; at left, Athena standing right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left, at right Hera, standing left, holding short scepter in left hand; above, Mount Gerizim. Harl – (type unlisted, but obv. die A30); RPC IX 2149A (this coin); Rosenberger –; Sofaer –. Brown patina with red earthen highlights, minor roughness. Near VF. Extremely rare. From the Kenneth S. Abramowitz Collection.
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