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Herakles (bearded bust right)

SYRIA: DECAPOLIS. Abila. Marcus Aurelius. Æ 24. A.D. 162/163 (year 226). Obv: (AY)TKAICM-AYPANT(AYΓ). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right; Countermark on shoulder. Rev: CEABIΛHNWNIAAΓ▪KOI▪CY, (S▪KC) in ex. Nude Herakles seated left on rock, holding club. Ref: Spijkerman 3; BMC - (no coins of Abila!). Axis: 360°. Weight: 10.16 g. CM: Herakles, bearded bust right, in oval punch, 6 x 8 mm. Howgego 16 (7 pcs). Note: As this coin indicates, Howgego is incorrect in his claim that the countermark was applied only to the coins of Lucius Verus. Collection Automan.

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