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Lucius Verus, 7 March 161 - February 169 A.D., Abila in Decapolis, Arabia Petraea
Abila in the Decapolis, also known for a time as Seleucia, and ancient Raphana, is now called Quwaylibah, a site occupied by two tells (Tell al-Abila and Tell Umm al-Amad). Tell in Arabic means only "hill." The archaeological connotation of "hill of accumulated debris" in this case does not apply. The city was built over two natural hills on the left bank of Wadi ("valley") Qweilibeh, which is, in fact, delineated by hills and escarpments. The largest site is located amidst verdant agricultural fields near the modern Ain Quweilbeh spring. Roman temples, Byzantine churches and early mosques lie amidst olive groves and wheat fields.RY23137. Bronze AE 25, RPC Online IV.3 6514, Spijkerman 11, Rosenberger IV 12, SNG ANS 1121 ff., Sofaer -; c/m: Howgego 16 (7 pcs)., Choice aVF, well centered, excellent portrait, attractive green patina with highlighting earthen deposits; c/m: gVF, Abila in Decapolis (Quwaylibah, Jordan) mint, weight 10.768g, maximum diameter 25.2mm, die axis 0o, 166 - 167 A.D.; obverse AYT KAICAP Λ AYPOYHPOC, laureate and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind; countermark: bearded bust of Herakles right, in oval punch, 6.5 x 8 mm; reverse CEABIΛHNW-NIAAΓKOICY, nude Herakles seated left on rock, grounded club in right hand, left hand on rocks behind, ΛC ([year] 230) in exergue; CNG mail bid sale 69 (8 Jun 2005), lot 1223; Heritage Long Beach Signature Sale 357 (9 Sep 2004), lot 12102; SOLD
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