Moesia Inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum; Elagabalus
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Description
Moesia Inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum; Elagabalus (218 – 222 AD). AV K M AVP ANTΩNINOC; laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind / NIKOÎ OΛITΩN ΠΡOC ICTΡO; bunch of grapes, field marks: N, symbol (?).
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE16 |
| Weight [g]: | 2,52 |
| Grade: | VF/VF |
| Attribution: | BMC 73 No. 2534 |
| Commentary: | attractive dark green patina, good details |
Historical Context
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.
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