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Laureate and draped bust right
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PAPHLAGONIA. Amastris. Elagabalus. Æ 26. A.D. 218-222. Obv: AVTKMAPH(...). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right; countermark before bust. Rev: AMACTP-I-ANΩN. Dionysus standing left, holding thyrsus and cantharos; panther at his feet to left. Ref: BMC -. Axis: 265°. Weight: 10.24 g. CM: Laureate and draped bust right, in oval punch, 6.5 x 7.5 mm. Howgego 65 (?). Note: The attribution of the countermark to Howgego group 65 is uncertain, but considering where and when the coin was struck it seems logical. Collection Automan.
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