Hi, all. Here is a lead coin or token from
Caesarea Maritima, thicker and larger than the usual
tesserae I have seen from there. Any ideas on the identity or
mythology of the
symbols would be most welcome.
Thanks, Jimi.
Obv: Figure standing left, right hand
extended, left hand on hip, cape? flowing
behind.
Rev: Animal (
horse or
hind?) facing
altar or fountain.
Semi-circular flower design with five tear-drop shaped
petals, above.
Diameter: 14mm. Thickness: 3.0mm
Weight: 3.30gm.
Axis: 0