Description: Moesia Inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum; Elagabalus (218 - 222 AD). AV K M AVP ANTΩNINOC; laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind / NIKOΠOΛITΩN ΠΡOC ICTΡO; bunch of grapes, field marks: N, symbol (?).

Diameter: AE16 mm

Weight: 2,52 g

Grade: VF/VF

Attribution: BMC 73 No. 2534

Commentary: attractive dark green patina, good details

History: In stark contrast to extravaganza of the young emperor Elagabalus, his family was more down to earth, with his father serving as a Procurator for the Roman aqueducts and his grandfather being the Procurator of the food supply and a Prefect of the Italian orphanages.

Article Number: 054-07-04-41652