Macedonia, Amphipolis, Elagabalus
Description:
Macedonia, Amphipolis, Elagabalus (218 - 222 AD). AV K M AVP ANTΩNINO CЄV; laurate, draped and cuirassed bust right / AMΦIΠOΛЄITΩN; city-goddess enthroned left, wearing kalathos and holding patera in right hand.
Diameter:
AE20 mm
Weight:
5,68 g
Grade:
VF/VF
Attribution:
BMC 131; Varbanov 3292; SNG ANS 201-2
Commentary:
attractive brown patina, flat legend on reverse
History:
There may exist some connection between the holy stone of Syrian deity Elagabal and the Black Stone of Kaaba in Mekka.
Article Number:
063-06-05-44408