Lot 2109

Description

Palestine, Galilaea, Tiberias, Trajan (A.D. 98-117), AE 14, issued year 90 of Tiberias era = A.D.108-109, obv. laureate bust to right, of Trajan, rev. anchor, around TIBEP KLAY, date across field, (Kindler 5 (p.56), SNG ANS 1105-7, S.-). Fine and rare.

Ex. Abramowitz Family Collection, USA. $$ Tiberias a city on the western shores of Lake Galilee was founded by Herod Antipas which he made his capital. It was an important Roman city adorned with public buildings, including a stadium, a large synagogue and a palace.