Description: Cilicia, Anazarbos, Elagabalus (218 - 222 AD). AE Hexassaria, dated CY 240 (AD 221/2). AV K M AVP ANTΩNEINOC CEV; diademed and draped bust of Elagabalus, as demiourgos, right / ANAZEN ΔOΞ MHPOΠ TPOT; ΔHMH; OVPΓIA ANTΩNEI NOV ETMC in five lines within demiourgos crown.

Diameter: AE31 mm

Weight: 22,7 g

Grade: F/gF

Attribution: Zeigler 469 (Vs1/Rs4); SNG France 2073 (same obv. die)

Commentary: rare; dark patina, decent details with legible legends

History: Demiourgos, or public worker, oversaw the operation of regional festivals and games; the depiction of emperor as such figure was a great honor for the city.

Article Number: 030-05-01-41652