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antiochgalatia001_3Elagabalus
Antioch, Pisidia

Obv: IMP CA M AVR ANTONI AV, Laureate head right.
Rev: ANT-IOCH-ENI COL CAES, Tyche standing left holding branch and cornucopia.
22 mm, 4.58 gms

RPC Online 6566 (as either Elagabalus or Caracalla)
1 commentsCharles M10/20/21 at 01:37Christiane M: Just checked, RPC Online 6566 doesn't exist a...
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antiochgalatia001_33Elagabalus
Antioch, Pisidia

Obv: IMP C M AVR A - NTONI AV, Laureate head right.
Rev: ANT-IOCH -EN COL CA, Tyche standing left holding branch and cornucopia.
23 mm, 6.20 gms

RPC Online 6566 (as either Elagabalus or Caracalla)
1 commentsCharles M10/20/21 at 01:35Christiane M: Just checked, RPC Online 6566 doesn't exist a...
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countermarkmisc016Countermark.

Obv: Male bust right. Countermark: Nike right
Rev: Figure standing left
25 mm, 8.53 gms

Howgego 254.
1 commentsCharles M10/15/20 at 19:27Vladimir P: Nicaea I think, Sept. Severus
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countermarkmisc012Countermark, applied at Acmoneia, Phrygia.

Obv: Male bust right, probably Nero. Countermark: Asklepios right leaning on serpent entwined staff.
Rev: Figure seated left.
20 mm, 4.35 gms

Howgego 241.
1 commentsCharles M09/13/20 at 17:29Gerhard M: You have realy some very interesting countermarked...
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blaundos001Pseudo-autonomous, 240-260 AD
Blaundos, Lydia

Obv: Bearded head of Herakles right.
Rev: BΛA[YN]ΔƐΩΝ M, Demeter, veiled, standing left wearing chiton and peplos holding corn ears and poppy in right hand and long sceptre in left.
19 mm, 3.18 gms.

Kurth, Lydia, 90.
1 commentsCharles M09/13/20 at 13:46Anaximander: That's quite a jaw on Herakles.
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varb1708Elagabalus
Philippopolis, Thrace

Obv: AVT K M AVP ANTΩNEINOC, laureate draped and cuirassed bust left (seen from front), holding shield, spear over right shoulder.
Rev: MHTPOΠOΛEΩC ΦIΛIΠΠOΠOΛEΩC(NE) →ΩKO, across fields P-OV; naked athlete standing facing holding discus and brandishing javelin.
29 mm, 14.62 gms

Varbanov GIC1708; Varbanov Phillopopolis XVII.18.6.1.

Ex Collection J.-P. Righetti, Part II, Auctiones AG Basel, Auction 29, 2003, Lot 248. From Gorny & Mosch auction 271, lot 344.
1 commentsCharles M08/31/20 at 14:30Jay GT4: I like the portrait
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varb1655Elagabalus
Philippopolis, Thrace

Obv: AVT K M AVPHΛ · ANTΩNEINOC CEB, radiate cuirassed bust right, seen from rear.
Rev: KENΔPEICEIA ΠVΘIA EN ΦIΛIΠ →ΠOΠOΛI (NE)Ω/KOPΩ, Temple with 11 columns seen in perspective to left, shield and sword in pediment.
35 mm, 22.21 gms

Varbanov GIC 1655; Varbanov Philoppopolis XVII.11.2.2.3

From Numismatik Naumann, Auction 92. Lot 455.
1 commentsCharles M08/31/20 at 14:29Jay GT4: Great reverse
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anazwjuliapaula003Julia Paula
Anazarbos, Cilicia

Obv: ΙΟΥ ΚΟΡΝ ΠΑΥΛΑ ϹƐΒ; diademed and draped bust right.
Rev: ΑΝΑΖΑΡ-ΒΟΥ ΜΗΤΡΟ →Γ Β , in left field A/K , in right field, M; the City personification seated left on rock, leaning on one hand behind her back; at her feet, river-god Pyramos swimming left, looking back.
26 mm, 10.24 gms

RPC VI online 7304; Ziegler 388-390; SNG Levante---; SNG Tahberer---.

From Zeus Numismatics Budget Auction 9, lot 492.
1 commentsCharles M08/13/20 at 19:49Gerhard M: A not often seen coin, Congrats Cool
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hhj8.26.04.10_2Elagabalus
Nicopolis

Obv: AVT K M AVPH ANTΩNEINOC, laureate draped cuirassed bust right, seen from behind.
Rev:VΠ NOBIOV POVΦOV NIKOΠOΛITΩN →ΠPOCICT, Athena standing left, patera in right hand feeding snake coiled around olive tree, her shield behind her.
26 mm, 13.18 gms

Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov 8.26.4.10

From Gorny & Mosch Online Auction 271, lot 125
1 commentsCharles M08/12/20 at 04:40v-drome: great coin, interesting type!
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juliagordus003aElagabalus
Iulia Gordus, Lydia

Obv: ΑΥ Κ Μ Α ΑΝΤΩΝƐΙΝΟϹ; radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from rear. Countermark: Tyche standing left holding cornucopia and patera in round incuse.
Rev: ΙΟΥΛΙƐΩΝ Γ-Ο-ΡΔΗΝΩΝ; Athena standing facing, looking left, spear in right hand, shield in left.
24 mm, 6.08 gms

Kurth, Lydia, 92. Countermark: Howgego 270
1 commentsCharles M07/26/20 at 00:07Mat: Cool countermark
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hierapolis004aElagabalus
Hierapolis, Phrygia

Obv: ΑΥ Κ Μ ΑΥ ΑΝΤΩΝƐΙΝΟϹ, laureate bust right, seen from front, wearing decorated cuirass and aegis.
Rev: ΙƐΡΑΠΟΛƐ-ΙΤ-ΩΝ Ν[ƐΩΚΟΡΩΝ]; Demeter standing facing, head right, holding grain ears and poppies upright in right hand and long torch in left.
28 mm, 9.82 gms

RPC Online VI, 5448; Johnston, Hierapolis 18.3.

From Savoca Coins, 31st Blue Auction, lot 750.
1 commentsCharles M07/04/20 at 14:59shanxi: nice bust
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varb1676_2Elagabalus
Philippopolis, Thrace

Obv: AVT K M AVPH ANTΩNEINOC, laureate cuirassed bust right.
Rev: MHTPOΠOΛεΩC ΦIΛIΠΠOΠOΛEΩC NEΩKOPOV, Apollo, naked, standing left holding branch in right hand and bow and mantle in left.
30 mm, 14.55 gms

Varbanov 1676 variant (bust type)
1 commentsCharles M06/08/20 at 03:37Daniel J: Does it look this purple in-hand?
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sidonbmc247Elagabalus
Sidon, Phoenicia

Obv: [IMP CAE M AVR] ANTONINVS AVG. Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right. Countermark: Car of Astarte within incuse square.
Rev: COL ... METRO →SID, Car of Astarte on two wheels with four columns supporting roof, palm branches above, within car, sphere (baetyl) with 2 figures below; dotted line on roof.
24 mm, 11.99 gms

BMC 247, Rouvier 1494. For countermark: Howgego 396
2 commentsCharles M06/08/20 at 03:12Daniel J: Love this one with the CM 👌
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bmc413_2Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia

Obv: [IMP CA]ES MAV ANTONINVS AV, laureate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: TV R IO [RVM], Serpent entwined ovoid baetyl, palm tree to left, murex shell to right.
28 mm, 12.26 gms

BMC 413
1 commentsCharles M06/08/20 at 03:05Daniel J: Nice 👍
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phrygiahierapolisAHnero001Nero
Hierapolis, Phrygia

Obv: ΝΕΡΩΝ [ΚΑΙ]ΣΑΡ; bare-headed draped and cuirassed bust of Nero right, seen from front. Indistinct countermark.
Rev: ΤΙ ΔΙΟΝΥΣΙΟΣ ΙΕΡΑΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ; Apollo on horseback right holding double axe over shoulder.
18 mm, 5.52 grams

RPC I, 2975; BMC 119-121.
1 commentsCharles M05/10/20 at 09:52quadrans: Interesting piece..
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phrygiahierapolisAAA0012nd Century
Hierapolis, Phrygia

Obv: Draped bust of Athena left, wearing crested Corinthian helmet and aegis.
Rev: IЄPAΠOΛЄITΩN, Nemesis standing left, holding bridle.
15 mm, 2.63 grams

SNG von Aulock 3620; SNG Cop 418; BMC 13.
1 commentsCharles M05/05/20 at 15:14shanxi: nice obverse
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varb1731Elagabalus
Philippopolis, Thrace

Obv: AVT K M AVPH ANTΩNEINOC, laureate cuirassed bust right, seen from front.
Rev: MH/TPOΠOΛE/ΩC ΦIΛIΠΠO/ΠOΛEΩC NE/ΩKOPOV, legend in five lines within laurel wreath.
29 mm, 14.38 gms

Varbanov 1731
1 commentsCharles M02/21/20 at 17:01shanxi: nice
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castelin14_4Elagabalus
Rhesaena, Mesopotamia

Obv: Laureate draped bust right, umbrella shaped object in right field.
Rev: Sagittarius running right, discharging bow to right, behind two vexilla, in left field turreted bust of Tyche right.
21 mm, 5.09 gms

Castelin 14 variant (direction of bow discharge)
1 commentsCharles M02/21/20 at 16:59shanxi: nice coin
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castelin19Elagabalus or Caracalla
Rhesaena, Mesopotamia

Obv: ...NINOC..., laureate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: ...AI-NHⲰ..., female figure reclining left, holding palm and resting left elbow on overturned urn from which water flows; Γ to left.
18 mm, 6.77 gms

Castelin 19
1 commentsCharles M02/21/20 at 16:59shanxi: interesting coin
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caes004aElagabalus
Caesarea, Cappadocia


Obv: ΑΥ Κ Μ ΑΥΡΗΛΙ ΑΝ..., laureate draped and cuirassed bust left, seen from rear, with spear and shield.
Rev: ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟ...; agalma of Mt. Argaeus placed on altar inscribed ƐΤ Γ.
25 mm, 13.82 gms

RPC Online VI 6697

From Zeus Numismatics Prime Auction 3, lot 459. This coin is now used as an example coin in RPC Online.
1 commentsCharles M02/14/20 at 00:46Jay GT4: Very nice
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hhj8.26.07.07Elagabalus
Nicopolis

Obv: AVT·K·M·AVP ANTΩNEINOC, radiate draped cuirassed bust right, seen from front.
Rev:VΠ NOBIOV POVΦOV NIKOΠOΛITΩN ΠPOC ICTPΩ, Apollo standing left, holding laurel branch in lowered left hand, patera in right hand..
27 mm, 10.97 gms

Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov 8.26.7.7

Acquired from Numismatik Naumann Auction 85, lot 222.
2 commentsCharles M02/05/20 at 15:44Callimachus: Gorgeous coin. I'm still looking for a nice on...
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hhj8.26.07.07Elagabalus
Nicopolis

Obv: AVT·K·M·AVP ANTΩNEINOC, radiate draped cuirassed bust right, seen from front.
Rev:VΠ NOBIOV POVΦOV NIKOΠOΛITΩN ΠPOC ICTPΩ, Apollo standing left, holding laurel branch in lowered left hand, patera in right hand..
27 mm, 10.97 gms

Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov 8.26.7.7

Acquired from Numismatik Naumann Auction 85, lot 222.
2 commentsCharles M02/05/20 at 03:30Jay GT4: Great portrait, wonderful patina
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sardes004aElagabalus
Sardes, Lydia

Obv: AY KAI M AYΡ ANTΩNƐINOC, laureate draped cuirassed bust right, seen from rear.
Rev: ƐΠI T-Φ-Λ ΦΡONTΩNOC AΡ →CAΡΔIANΩN/B NƐΩKOP/ΩN; Triptolemos, naked but for chlamys, in running attitude right on a car drawn by two winged serpents, holding kalathos in left hand and scattering seed with right hand, two poppies in right field.
31 mm, 17.50 gms

Waddington 5265; SNG Paris 1287; Dr. Busso Peus Nachfolger, Auction 423, Lot 153; Savoca Numismatik , 19th Silver Auction, Lot 208.

Acquired from Zeus Numismatics Prime Auction 3, lot 350.
1 commentsCharles M02/04/20 at 18:47okidoki: great reverse never seen it
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varb1787silverElagabalus
AR
Philippopolis, Thrace

Obv: AVT K M AVP ANTΩNINOC, laureate head right
Rev: ΦI/ΛIΠΠO/ΠOΛEITΩN/ NEΩKO/PΩN; legend in five lines within laurel wreath.
18 mm, 4.47 gms

Varbanov 1787 silver (not silvered)
1 commentsCharles M02/03/20 at 13:34Mat: Interesting & cool coin
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hj6.26.20.03_2Elagabalus
Marcianopolis

Obv: AVT K M AVPH ANTΩNEINOC, laureate head right.
Rev: VΠ I(OV)Λ ANT CEΛEVK(OV) M(AP)KIANOΠOΛITΩ →N; Asklepios standing facing, head to left, holding serpent entwined staff in right hand.
25 mm, 6.93 gms

Hristova-Jekov 6.26.20.3

See note on preceding coin--both are fakes.
1 commentsCharles M01/21/20 at 15:31Callimachus: Nice portrait.
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ephesus008aElagabalus
Ephesus, Ionia

Obv: ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥΡ ΑΝΤΩΝƐΙΝΟϹ; laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from rear.
Rev: ЄΦЄϹΙΩΝ Δ ΝЄΩΚΟΡΩΝ; Victory (or Nemesis?) advancing left, holding wreath and small stick.
30 mm, 9.93 gms

RPC Online 4895; Karwiese 670

From The Michael Higley Collection. Purchased from Roma Numismatics E-Sale 66, lot 765.
2 commentsCharles M01/18/20 at 09:00okidoki: very nice Very Happy
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ephesus008aElagabalus
Ephesus, Ionia

Obv: ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥΡ ΑΝΤΩΝƐΙΝΟϹ; laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from rear.
Rev: ЄΦЄϹΙΩΝ Δ ΝЄΩΚΟΡΩΝ; Victory (or Nemesis?) advancing left, holding wreath and small stick.
30 mm, 9.93 gms

RPC Online 4895; Karwiese 670

From The Michael Higley Collection. Purchased from Roma Numismatics E-Sale 66, lot 765.
2 commentsCharles M01/18/20 at 03:06v-drome: great coin! (maybe the measuring rod of Nemesis)
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flaviopolis001aElagabalus
Flaviopolis, Cilicia

Obv: M AVP ANTΩNƐINOC CƐ-B. laureate draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind.
Rev: ΦΛΑVΙΟΠΟΛƐΙΤΩΝ ƐΤ ϚΜΡ. Draped bust of Dionysus, right, wearing wreath and holding thyrsus over shoulder; to right, bunch of grapes.
26 mm, 8.83 gms

RPC Online 7452; SNG Levante---.

From Gorny & Mosch Auction 265, lot 1076.
1 commentsCharles M12/22/19 at 00:43NORMAN K: very attractive coin. love the reverse
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istrusvarb660_2Elagabalus
Istrus, Thrace

Obv: AVT K M AVPH ANTΩNEINOC. laureate draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from rear.
Rev: ICTPI-HNΩN, E in left field. Tche standing left holding rudder and cornucopia.
32 mm, 16.99 gms

Varbanov 660

From Gorny & Mosch Auction 265, lot 694.
2 commentsCharles M12/21/19 at 09:53okidoki: Congrats very nice
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istrusvarb660_2Elagabalus
Istrus, Thrace

Obv: AVT K M AVPH ANTΩNEINOC. laureate draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from rear.
Rev: ICTPI-HNΩN, E in left field. Tche standing left holding rudder and cornucopia.
32 mm, 16.99 gms

Varbanov 660

From Gorny & Mosch Auction 265, lot 694.
2 commentsCharles M12/21/19 at 01:05rennrad12020: Crisp!
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hj6.28.01.04_2Elagabalus and Julia Maesa
Marcianopolis

Obv: AVT K M AVP ANTΩNEINOC AVΓ IOVΛIA MAICA AVΓ., laureate draped cuirassed bust of Elagabalus on left facing draped bust of Julia Maesa on right .
Rev: VΠ IOVΛ ANT CEΛEV KOV MAPKIANOΠOΛIT(ΩN), Zeus standing left holding patera in right hand and staff in left arm, E to right.
26 mm, 11.72 gms

Hristova-Jekov 6.28.1.4
1 commentsCharles M12/13/19 at 21:27Anaximander: Love the confronted busts!
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ric342Elagabalus
AE As, Rome

Obv: IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, laureate draped and cuirassed bust right, horned.
Rev: ADVENTVS AVGVSTI, S.C. in exergue, Elagabalus on horseback riding left, raising right hand and holding scepter.
25.5 mm, 8.10 gms

RIC 342
1 commentsCharles M12/12/19 at 17:39curtislclay: Just a die break, not a horn on the obv., in my op...
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varb1667Elagabalus
Philippopolis, Thrace

Obv: AVT K M AVPHΛIOC ANTΩNEINOC CEB, radiate cuirassed bust right, seen from rear.
Rev: KENΔPEICEIA ΠVΘIA EN ΦIΛIΠ →ΠOΠOΛI (NE)/ΩKOP Ω, Temple with 8 columns seen from front, globe in pediment.
36 mm, 25.69 gms

Varbanov 1667

From Gorny & Mosch auction 265, lot 876. From auction catalogue:Kendrisia was an old name of the city of Philippopolis. Later Roman Imperial coins mentioned the name which is possibly derived from Thracian god Kendriso who was equated with Apollon in later times.

1 commentsCharles M12/05/19 at 02:58David Atherton: Very impressive reverse!
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bmcxxx-6Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia

Obv: IMP CAES M AVR AN-TONINVS AV, Laureate draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from front; indistinct counter mark.
Rev: TVR-IO-RV-M, Victory standing left on galley, holding wreath in right hand and trophy cradled in left arm; to left, palm tree; between, murex shell.
26 mm, 11.85 gms

BMC---; SNG Cop---; Cf. Rouvier 2385; Cf. Imhoof - Blumer, Monnaies grecques, p. 447, No 42; Roma Numismatics Limited, E-SALE 62, Lot 692 (this coin).

Neither Rouvier nor Imhoof - Blumer mention the galley.
1 commentsCharles M12/01/19 at 12:36*Alex: Interesting reverse.
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macdonald558-4Rheskuporis II with Elagabalus
Electrum Stater, Bosporus

Obv: BACIΛEⲰC PHCKOYΠOPIΔOC, Diademed and draped bust of Rheskuporis II right.
Rev: EIΦ (Date: 515 = 218-219). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus right, star to right.
19 mm, 7.65 gms

MacDonald 558/4

From Nomos Obolos Web Auction 13, lot 513. From the collection of Pavlo Skoropadskyi.
1 commentsCharles M11/16/19 at 20:19Jay GT4: Always loved the style of these
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hj6.26.03.08_2Elagabalus
Marcianopolis

Obv: AVT K M AVPH ANTΩNEINOC , laureate bust right.
Rev: VΠ IOVΛ CEΛEV KOV MAPKIANOΠOΛIT →(ΩN), Hera standing left, holding patera and scepter.
26 mm, 9.17 gms

Hristova-Jekov 6.26.3.8
1 commentsCharles M11/14/19 at 11:54Anaximander: Sweet! Nice patina. I'm green with envy Wink
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ric348Elagabalus
AE Sestertius

Obv: IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, laureate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: [FORTVNAE REDVCI], S.C. across, Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopia.
30 mm, 17.66 gms

RIC 348
2 commentsCharles M10/08/19 at 03:03Charles M: Thank you Curtis. I will move it--you are correct...
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rsc079Elagabalus
AR Denarius

Obv: IMP ANTONINVS AVG, laureate draped bust right
Rev: LIBERALITAS AVG II, Liberalitas standing front head left, holding abacus & cornucopia set on base.
18 mm, 2.45 gms

RSC 79, RIC 102
2 commentsCharles M10/08/19 at 02:55Charles M: Thank you Curtis. I have it corrected .
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rsc079Elagabalus
AR Denarius

Obv: IMP ANTONINVS AVG, laureate draped bust right
Rev: LIBERALITAS AVG II, Liberalitas standing front head left, holding abacus & cornucopia set on base.
18 mm, 2.45 gms

RSC 79, RIC 102
2 commentsCharles M10/06/19 at 23:44curtislclay: Rev. legend should probably end AVG II?
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ric348Elagabalus
AE Sestertius

Obv: IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, laureate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: [FORTVNAE REDVCI], S.C. across, Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopia.
30 mm, 17.66 gms

RIC 348
2 commentsCharles M10/06/19 at 23:27curtislclay: Looks more like a MONETA AVGVSTI S C of Sev. Alexa...
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varb001xvarb1600 xxElagabalus
Philippopolis, Thrace

Obv: AVT K M AVP ANTΩNEINOC, laureate draped and cuirassed bust left, holding shield, spear over right shoulder.
Rev: MHTPOΠOΛEΩC ΦIΛIΠΠOΠOΛEΩC (NE) →ΩKO; in left field, P; in right field, OV. Nude athlete standing front, throwing spear with his right hand and holding discus in his left.
31 mm, 17.27 gms

Varbanov ---; SNG Cop ---; Lanz Auction 117 (2003), lot 999.

From Leu Numismatik Auction 9, lot 657
1 commentsCharles M10/06/19 at 22:40Jay GT4: Fantastic Charles
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varb1662Elagabalus
Philippopolis, Thrace

Obv: AVT K M AVPHΛ ANTΩNEINOC CEB, radiate cuirassed bust right, seen from rear.
Rev: KENΔPEICEIA ΠVΘIA EN ΦIΛIΠΠO →ΠOΛI (NE)ΩKO/P Ω, Temple with 13 columns seen in perspective to right.
35 mm, 20.87 gms

Varbanov GIC 1662; Varbanov Philoppopolis XVII.11.2.3.3

From Münzzentrum Rheinland, Auction 189. Lot 250.
1 commentsCharles M09/27/19 at 15:03Callimachus: Nice coin.
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lampsakos001aElagabalus
Lampsakos, Mysia

Obv: AV K M AVPH ANTΩNЄINOC, laureate draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from rear.
Rev: ΛΑΝΨΑΚΗΝΩΝ. Homonoia standing facing, head left, holding cornucopia and patera; at feet to left, lighted altar.
20 mm, 5.02 gms

SNG France 1286 (as Caracalla).
1 commentsCharles M09/10/19 at 01:45rennrad12020: I love the psi!
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varb1777_2Elagabalus
Philippopolis, Thrace

Obv: AVT K M AVP ANTΩNEINOC, laureate head right
Rev: ΦIΛIΠΠOΠOΛEITΩN (NE)ΩKO →PΩN, Dionysos standing left, holding bunch of grapes and thyrsos.
20 mm, 4.63 gms

Varbanov 1777
1 commentsCharles M09/01/19 at 15:52Anaximander: That's a really nice run of Elagablus bronze f...
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emmett2937.5Elagabalus
Alexandria, Egypt

Obv: Α ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ΜΑ ΑΥΡ ΑΝΤⲰΝΙΝΟϹ ƐΥϹƐΒ; laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus, right, seen from rear.
Rev: L Ɛ; Concordia standing facing, head left, holding double cornucopia and raising right hand
22 mm, 12.35 gms

Emmett 2937.5, RPC Online 10151
1 commentsCharles M07/24/19 at 07:35shanxi: nice example
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hj6.26.05.10Elagabalus
Marcianopolis

Obv: AVT K M AVP ANT(ΩNE)INOC, laureate head right
Rev: MAPKIANO-ΠOΛITΩN, Demeter standing left, holding corn ears and long torch
17 mm, 2.5 gms

Hristova-Jekov 6.26.5.10
1 commentsCharles M06/14/19 at 17:32Charles M: error--needs reattribution Charles M
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bmc74varElagabalus
Edessa, Mesopotamia

Obv: Radiate head right.
Rev: MHKOC..., turreted, veiled and draped bust of Tyche right.
14 mm, 2.25 gms

BMC 74 variant (bust type and orientation of reverse bust)
1 commentsCharles M06/08/19 at 06:47quadrans: Interesting piece..
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rsc268Elagabalus
AR Denarius

Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS FEL. AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Rev:SANCT DEO SOLI, in exergue ELAGABAL, quadriga right bearing conical Stone of Emesa, ornamented with eagle and shaded by four parasols. .
18 mm, 2.60 gms

RSC 268, RIC 195
2 commentsCharles M05/26/19 at 03:13Callimachus: THE Elagabalus denarius. Nice.
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hhj8.26.34.08_2Elagabalus
Nicopolis

Obv: AVT K M AVPH ANTΩNEINOC, laureate head right.
Rev:VΠA NOB. POV ΦOV NIKOΠOΛITΩN →ΠPOC ICT, in lower field, PO N. Emperor riding horse right raising right hand.
27 mm, 10.97 gms

Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov 8.26.34.8
1 commentsCharles M05/25/19 at 04:32Jay GT4: Nice one
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hj6.26.36.19_4Elagabalus
Marcianopolis

Obv: AVT K M AVPH ANT[ΩNEINOC (AVΓ)], laureate cuirassed bust right.
Rev: VΠIOVΛANTCEΛEVK(OV)MAPKIANOΠOΛIT →ΩN, Concordia standing left, holding patera and cornucopia.
26 mm, 9.42 gms

Hristova-Jekov 6.26.36.19 (different arrangement of reverse letters)
1 commentsCharles M05/24/19 at 22:27Charles M: needs corrected Embarrassed Charles M
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hhj8.26.52.02Elagabalus
Nicopolis

Obv: AVT K M AVP ANTΩNINOC, laureate draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from rear.
Rev: NIKOΠOΛITΩN ΠPOC ICTPON, basket of fruit
17 mm, 2.39 gms

Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov 8.26.52.2
1 commentsCharles M04/29/19 at 08:21okidoki: very nice Very Happy
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samosata001b_3Elagabalus
Samosata, Commagene

Obv: AVT KI MAP AVPH ANTΩNεINOC CεB, Laureate head right.
Rev: CAMOC-ATεΩN, Tyche turreted seated left on rocks, eagle in right hand, left hand on rocks, Pegasus running left below.
32 mm, 18.90 gms

Butcher 29a, BMC 42
1 commentsCharles M04/23/19 at 18:29okidoki: Congrats very nice
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varb1721Elagabalus
AE Medallion
Philippopolis, Thrace

Obv: AVT K M AVPHΛ ANTΩNEINOC, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left.
Rev: MHTPOΠOΛεΩC ΦIΛIΠΠOΠOΛEΩC (NE)Ω →KOPOV, Herakles standing facing, head left, right hand resting on club, lion skin hanging over left arm. Flan defect on reverse.
41.5 mm, 37.46 gms

Varbanov 1721
1 commentsCharles M04/15/19 at 07:40shanxi: big and heavy, must ne nice in hand
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varb1789_2Elagabalus
Philippopolis, Thrace

Obv: AVT K M AVP ANTΩNEIN[OC], laureate head right
Rev: ΦIΛIΠΠOΠOΛEITΩN [NEΩKOPΩN], Nemesis standing left holding scales and sceptre.
16 mm, 2.60 gms

Varbanov 1789
1 commentsCharles M04/15/19 at 02:13Charles M: needs correction varb 1777
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hhj8.26.48.05Elagabalus
Nicopolis

Obv: AVT [K M AVP] ANTΩNINOC, laureate head right.
Rev: Crescent with 4 stars.
17 mm, 2.10 gms

Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov 8.26.48.5
1 commentsCharles M04/14/19 at 02:59Charles M: This is actually Marcianopolis--cwm
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rsc286Elagabalus
AR Denarius

Obv: IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, laureate head right.
Rev: VENVS CAELESTIS, Venus standing half-left holding apple and sceptre. star in right field.
18 mm, 2.51 gms

RSC 286 variant (obverse legend and bust type), RIC 175 variant (same).

Interesting coin: hybrid of Elagabalus obverse with Julia Soaemias reverse. A similar coin is listed in RSC and RIC but with obverse legend, IMP ANTONINVS AVG with a draped bust.
1 commentsCharles M04/01/19 at 23:01Jay GT4: Interesting find
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sepphoris017-1Elagabalus
Sepphoris-Diocaesarea, Samaria

Obv: ...ANTWNεIN. Radiate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: ACYΛ on left, AYT on right, ΔIOK in exergue. Zeus seated left in within tetrastyle temple with pediment decorated with a wreath, holding scepter in left hand and uncertain object in right hand.
24 mm, 10.47 gms

Sofaer 17, Rosenberger 16
1 commentsCharles M03/29/19 at 15:46okidoki: Congrats very nice Charles
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sidonbmc247Elagabalus
Sidon, Phoenicia

Obv: [IMP CAE M AVR] ANTONINVS AVG. Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right. Countermark: Car of Astarte within incuse square.
Rev: COL ... METRO →SID, Car of Astarte on two wheels with four columns supporting roof, palm branches above, within car, sphere (baetyl) with 2 figures below; dotted line on roof.
24 mm, 11.99 gms

BMC 247, Rouvier 1494. For countermark: Howgego 396
2 commentsCharles M03/16/19 at 13:24Jay GT4: Interesting CM
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bmc195Elagabalus
Berytos, Phoenicia

Obv: IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right..
Rev: COLIV L A VGFEL →BER. Tetrastyle gateway, with central arch surmounted by figure with raised hand and riding lion or panther right, and containing figure of Marsyas standing right on basis, holding wine skin over shoulder.
26 mm, 13.00 gms


BMC 195
1 commentsCharles M03/04/19 at 15:56v-drome: Very nice. I love the coins of Berytos.
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hj6.28.07.05_2Elagabalus and Julia Maesa
Marcianopolis

Obv: AVT K M AVP ANTΩ(NE)INOC AVΓ IOVΛIA MAICA AVΓ., laureate head of Elagabalus on left facing draped bust of Julia Maesa on right .
Rev: VΠ IOVΛ ANTCEΛEV KOV MAPKIANOΠOΛIT(ΩN), Apollo, naked, standing facing, head right, with arm over his head, holding bow, serpent climbing tree to right, E to left.
28 mm, 13.82 gms

Hristova-Jekov 6.28.7.5
1 commentsCharles M02/24/19 at 02:30Jay GT4: Great patina
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hj6.26.36.22Elagabalus
Marcianopolis

Obv: AVT K M AVP ANTΩ(NE)INOC, laureate head right.
Rev: VΠ I(OV)Λ ANT CEΛEVK(OV) M(AP)KIANOΠOΛITΩN, Concordia standing left, holding patera and cornucopia.
24 mm, 7.95 gms

Hristova-Jekov 6.26.36.22
1 commentsCharles M02/22/19 at 02:39Charles M: This is actually hj6.26.36.25 (--.22 has a reverse...
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hj6.26.36.27Elagabalus
Marcianopolis

Obv: AVT·K M·AVPH ANTΩNEINOC , laureate head right.
Rev: VΠ·IOVΛ·ANT·CEΛEV KOV MAPKIANOΠO →ΛIT(ΩN). Female figure (Concordia or Abundantia) standing facing, head left with kalathos, holding corn ears and cornucopia.
27 mm, 10.35 gms

Hristova-Jekov 6.26.36.27
1 commentsCharles M01/12/19 at 07:56okidoki: excellent
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hj6.26.35.15varElagabalus
Marcianopolis

Obv: AVT K M AVPHΛI ANTΩNEINOC, laureate head right
Rev: VΠ I(OV)Λ ANTCEΛEVKOV MAPKIANOΠOΛIT(ΩN), Nemesis standing left, holding scales and sceptre, wheel at her feet.
26 mm, 10.25 gms

Hristova-Jekov 6.26.35.15 variant (obverse legend and ligate letters on reverse)
1 commentsCharles M12/19/18 at 16:37okidoki: Congrats very nice
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ric309Elagabalus
Orichalcum, Dupondius, Rome

Obv: IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, radiate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: P. M. TR. P. III. COS III. P. P. → S.C., Elagabalus standing left in slow quadriga, holding eagle tipped scepter in his right hand and branch in left, above eight-pointed star.
26 mm, 10.07 gms

RIC 309
1 commentsCharles M11/26/18 at 17:14okidoki: nice reverse
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hhj8.26.54.06Elagabalus
Nicopolis

Obv: AVT K M AVP ANTΩNEINOC, radiate draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind.
Rev: VΠ ΝΟ / ΒΙΟV ΡΟV / ΦΟV ΝΙΚΟ / ΠΟΛIΤΩΝ / ΠΡOC ΙC / TPΩ. Legend in six lines..
25 mm, 12.33 gms

Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov 8.26.54.6
1 commentsCharles M11/06/18 at 03:56Britanikus: Nice
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bmc120Elagabalus
Tripolis, Phoenicia

Obv: [AVT] K M AVP ANTΩNIN[OC], Laureate undraped bust right.
Rev: TPI ΠO ΛI TωN →[date uncertain], Temple of Astarte consisting of central portion surmounted by arch and two wings, each with four columns, surmounted by pediments; flat roof over the wings and pediment over the central protion; steps approaching middle of podium; within Astarte wearing turreted crown, leaning right on standard, raising chiton with left hand; left foot on prow; she is being crowned by a small Nike on column right.
27 mm, 10.39 gms


BMC 120
1 commentsCharles M11/02/18 at 00:17Canaan: very nice example
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emmett2948.4Elagabalus
Alexandria, Egypt

Obv: A KAICAP MA AVP ANTWNINOC, laureate head right.
Rev: L-Δ, Nilus seated left on rocks holding reed and cornucopia.
24 mm, 12.97 gms

Emmett 2948.4
1 commentsCharles M10/31/18 at 03:30Jay GT4: Great reverse
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prieur251_2Elagabalus
Syrian Tetradrachm

Obv: AYT K M A ANTWNεINOC CEB, laureate head right, draped and cuirassed, seen from front.
Re: ΔHMAPXεΞYΠATOC TOB, Eagle to front, head and tail left, Δ and ε in right and left field, star between legs.
25 mm, 13.69 gms

Prieur 251
1 commentsCharles M09/10/18 at 14:20EB: Wow, great coin!
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prieur272_3Elagabalus
Syrian Tetradrachm

Obv: Laureate head right, draped and cuirassed, seen from behind.
Re: Reverse legend appears to end TOC ΓB, Eagle to front, head and tail left, Δ and ε in right and left field, star between legs.
27 mm, 10.60 gms

Prieur 272

This may be a coin of Caracalla but I'm having trouble attributing it. The legends are unclear. Any help appreciated.
1 commentsCharles M08/21/18 at 05:52Pekka K: Elagabalus, McAlee 763.
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bmc393_2Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia

Obv: IMP CAES MAV ANTONINVS AVG, laureate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: SEP TIM TVR COL, Temple of Astarte with 6 columns, arch over middle with pellet in pediment over arch, Astarte within with right hand on trophy being crowned by Nike standing on column on right. Altar at base of steps with palm tree on left and murex shell on right.
29 mm, 15.96 gms

BMC 393 variant (no Marsyas to left of Astarte)
1 commentsCharles M08/07/18 at 04:57shanxi: nice reverse
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bmc396_3Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia

Obv: IMP CAES MAV AN-TONINVS AVG, laureate draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind. Oval countermark of a male head right.
Rev: TV RI O RVM, Astarte wearing turreted crown and short chiton and himation, standing front left foot on prow, right hand on trophy and holding in left arm transverse scepter and is being crowned by Nike standing on column on right. Palm tree on left and murex shell on right.
32 mm, 14.14 gms

BMC 396, Countermark: Howgego 65
1 commentsCharles M07/30/18 at 13:14NORMAN K: love the countermark! interesting coin
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asmcalee803a5Elagabalus
Antioch, Syria

Obv: AVT. KAI. MAV. ANTΩNεINOC C. Laureate head right, slight drapery at neck.
Rev: ANTIOXεΩN MHOΠ KOΛ, Tyche seated left on rocks, holding grain ears in right hand, left hand resting on rocks; below, river-god Orontes swimming left; above, ram leaping left, head right; S-C and Δ-ε across upper field. No symbol in reverse field.
34 mm, 15.35 gms

McAlee 803(a)
1 commentsCharles M07/20/18 at 04:39Randygeki(h2): Nice!
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rsc054Elagabalus
AR Denarius

Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS FEL. AVG, laureate draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev: HILARITAS AVG. Hilaritas standing front looking left, holding patera and palm branch, between two children looking up at her with outstretched arms.
19 mm, 3.04 gms

RSC 54, RIC 190
1 commentsCharles M07/14/18 at 15:57Callimachus: Nice coin. I always like the coins of Elagabalus f...
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syd521aElagabalus
Caesarea, Cappadocia


Obv: AV K M AVPHΛI ANTWNεINOC, laureate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: MHTPOΠ KAICAPI, Agalma of Mt. Argaeus on altar inscribed with εTΓ
27 mm, 11.28 gms

Sydenham 521a (sl different reverse legend)
1 commentsCharles M06/26/18 at 07:09Canaan: Very nice!!!
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rsc142Elagabalus
AR Denarius

Obv: IMP ANTONINVS AVG, laureate draped bust right
Rev: P M TR P II COS II P P, Roma seated left, holding victory and scepter, shield on ground by her side.
18 mm, 3.80 gms

RSC 142, RIC 16
1 commentsCharles M06/24/18 at 03:49Jay GT4: Great looking coin
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hhj8.26.23.03Elagabalus
Nicopolis

Obv: AVT M AVPH ANTONINOC, laureate draped cuirassed bust right, seen from behind.
Rev:VΠ NOBIOV POVΦOV NIKOΠOΛIT →Π-POC/ICT, Triptolemos nude, chlamys waving behind, riding right in biga drawn by two winged serpents, reins in left hand, raised right hand.
27 mm, 12.98 gms

Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov 8.26.23.3, ex CNG Electronic Auction 422, lot 382 (misattributed but corrected here)
1 commentsCharles M06/23/18 at 02:55David Atherton: Love that reverse!
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hhj8.26.47.03Elagabalus
Nicopolis

Obv: AVT K M AVP ANTΩ[NEINOC], radiate draped cuirassed bust right, seen from front.
Rev:VΠ NOBIOV POVΦOV NIKOΠOΛITΩN (ΠP)OCIC, in left field TP, in right field O/N, Eagle with closed wings standing on base facing, head right with wreath in beak, standards on both sides of eagle.
26 mm, 13.38 gms

Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov 8.26.47.3
1 commentsCharles M05/30/18 at 03:23Jay GT4: Good looking reverse
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rsc268Elagabalus
AR Denarius

Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS FEL. AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Rev:SANCT DEO SOLI, in exergue ELAGABAL, quadriga right bearing conical Stone of Emesa, ornamented with eagle and shaded by four parasols. .
18 mm, 2.60 gms

RSC 268, RIC 195
2 commentsCharles M05/26/18 at 00:15Mat: a dream coin for many of us, nice!
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rsc146Elagabalus
AR Antoninianus

Obv: IMP ANTONINVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus right
Rev: P M TR P II COS II P P, Providentia standing facing, head left, leaning on column, legs crossed, holding wand over globe at her feet, and cornucopia.
22 mm, 5.67 gms

RSC 146, RIC 22
1 commentsCharles M04/19/18 at 14:19Pharsalos: Nice example.
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hj6.28.54.1Elagabalus and Julia Maesa
Marcianopolis

Obv: AVT[ K M AVP ANTΩNEINOC] AVΓ IOVΛIA MAICA AVΓ, laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus on left facing draped bust of Julia Maesa on right .
Rev: .ΠV./ IOVΛ AN/ TΩNINOV CEΛ/ EV.KOV.MAPK/ IANOΠOΛIT/ ΩN, legend in six lines inside laurel wreath. Wreath closed at bottom with E.
24 mm, 9.18 gms

Hristova-Jekov 6.28.54.1
1 commentsCharles M04/08/18 at 18:55okidoki: great and sharp reverse
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unpub_1Elagabalus
Syrian Tetradrachm

Obv: AYT K M A···ANTWNεINOC CEB, laureate head right, one ribbon over shoulder.
Re: ΔHMAPXεΞYΠATOC TOB, Eagle to front, head right and tail left, Δ and ε in right and left field, star between legs. Eagle's wings and tail composed completely of dots.
25 mm, 13.12 gms

Prieur ---, McAlee ---
1 commentsCharles M03/18/18 at 03:33Jay GT4: Wonderful style on this one!
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prieur275_1Elagabalus
Syrian Tetradrachm

Obv: AYT K M A ANTWNEINOC CEB, laureate head right, one ribbon over shoulder.
Re: ΔHMAPXEΞYΠATOC TOB, Eagle to front, head and tail right, Δ and ε in right and left field, star between legs.
26 mm, 12.83 gms

Prieur 275
1 commentsCharles M03/18/18 at 03:33Jay GT4: Looking good
 
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