JUDAEA. Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem). Diadumenian, 218. Assarion (Bronze, 21 mm, 7.33 g, 1 h), May-June 218. M OP DIADVMENIANVS Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Diadumenian to right, seen from behind. Rev. COL AEL CAP COMM P F Serapis standing front, head to left, holding uncertain objects in his right hand and scepter in his left. Meshorer, Aelia 108. Rosenberger 59. SNG ANS -. Very rare. An attractive example of this interesting issue with beautiful earthen highlights. Very fine.

This interesting issue was struck in Jerusalem after the revolt of Elagabal in May 218, when Diadumenian was raised to the rank of Augustus by Macrinus