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Roman Provincial Identification Help - Countermark Eagle And Palm?

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31mm, 16.71 grams



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I wish I could see more of the legend but I believe it might be Elagabalus, at least that may be a place to start.
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Aelia Capitolina, Judaea?
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Tom Mullally of Agora Auctions helped me out.
Cilicia, Diocaesarea - Caracalla, 198-217 AD
Obverse: laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, countermarked with eagle in incuse oval and palm in incuse oval

Reverse: Athena in galloping quadriga left, brandishing shield decorated with aegis and thunderbolt

http://www.cNGCoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=127137
and also, SNG von Aulock 5544 and BMC 10
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It certainly is a beautiful example, so much going on with the iconography. Also, the counter marks are perfectly placed.
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