Thrace, Philippopolis, Elagabalus
Description:
Thrace, Philippopolis, Elagabalus (218 - 222 AD). AVT K M AVP ANTΩNEINOC; laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind, holding spear and shield / MHTPOΠOΛEΩC ΦIΛIΠΠOΠOΛEAC NEΩKO; Apollo standing facing, head right, raising arm above head and holding lyre set on tripod, P O V in fields.
Diameter:
AE28 mm
Weight:
14,76 g
Grade:
VF/aVF
Attribution:
Varbanov 1701
Commentary:
scarce; green (obverse) and brownish patina, good military bust of Elagabalus
History:
The real emperor name was Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus and he was named Elagabalus after the Syrian deity he was the priest of.
Article Number:
030-07-05-41652