I could use some
help with this coin. I believe it's
Elagabalus. My photos are not
good. I have not yet perfected taking photos of vry dark coins such as this one. My reading of the
obverse legend is based on looking under magnification at various angles. I can read none of the
reverse legend.
OBV: AVP MA ? ANT- :Greek_Omega:NINOCC. laureate draped and
cuirassed bust right, seen from rear
REV: Male ?) figure wearing short
chiton, right hand resting on
scepter, uncertain object in left hand, all within
laurel wreath25 mm, 14.50 grams (very thick
flan)