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Hadrian, 11 August 117 - 10 July 138 A.D., Gerasa, Decapolis, Arabia
| Jerash, Jordan is north of the national capital Amman. Inhabited since the Bronze Age, it’s known for the ruins of the walled Greco-Roman city Gerasa just outside the modern city. Josephus mentions the city as being principally inhabited by Syrians, but also having a small Jewish community. In 106, Jerash was absorbed into the Roman province of Arabia, which included Philadelphia (modern day Amman). Jerash is considered one of the largest and most well-preserved sites of Roman architecture outside of Italy. It is sometimes referred to as the "Pompeii of the Middle East" due to its size, extent of excavation and level of preservation. |  |
RP110795. Bronze AE 15, RPC Online III 4087 (10 spec.), Sofaer p. 172 & pl. 143, 7 (same dies); SNG Righetti 2533 (same); Spijkerman 6 (same), Rosenberger 9 (same); SNG ANS -, aF, green patina, earthen deposits, corrosion, Gerasa mint, weight 2.722g, maximum diameter 14.8mm, die axis 0o, 129 - 130 A.D.; obverse AYT K TPA AΔPIANOC C, laureate head right, ID (year 14 below); reverse APTEMI TYXH ΓEPACWN (Artemis Tyche of the people of Gerasa), draped bust of Artemis-Tyche right, hair knotted with taenia behind, bow before, quiver on left shoulder; SOLD
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