Cappadocia, Caesarea, Elagabalus
Description:
Cappadocia, Caesarea, Elagabalus (218 - 222 AD). Year 5. AY K M AYP ANTNЄINOC; laureate, draped and cuirassed bust, right / MHTPOΠ KAICAPI; altar surmounted by four corn ears; ЄTΓ in ex.
Diameter:
AE23 mm
Weight:
6,14 g
Grade:
VF/aVF
Attribution:
RPC Online Volume: VI 6684 (temporary) var.
Commentary:
great brown patina with bronze highlights, great details
History:
The real emperor's name was Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus and he was named Elagabalus after the Syrian deity he was the priest of.
Article Number:
003-02-05-45017