Thrace, Philippopolis, Elagabalus

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SKU: 030-07-05-41652

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.

Specifications

Diameter [mm]: AE28
Weight [g]: 14,76
Grade: VF/aVF
Attribution: Varbanov 1701
Commentary: scarce; green (obverse) and brownish patina, good military bust of Elagabalus

Historical Context

The real emperor name was Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus and he was named Elagabalus after the Syrian deity he was the priest of.

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