MESOPOTAMIA. Rhasaena. Trajan Decius, 249-251. Tetrassarion (Bronze, 26 mm, 10.53 g, 5 h). ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΓΑΙ ΜЄϹ ΚΥ ΤΡΑ ΔЄΚΙΟϹ ϹЄΒ Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Decius to right, seen from behind. Rev. ϹЄΠ ΡΗϹΑΙΝΗϹΙωΝ L III P Temple, without roof, seen in perspective; within, eagle standing left with closed wings; below, river-god Chaboras swimming right between two palm fronds. RPC IX 1562. Attractive earthen highlights. Very fine.


The reverse legend refers to the Legio III Parthica, whose main base was at Rhasaena.