RP89899. Bronze as, McAlee 784(a) (rare, same dies); BMC Galatia p. 203, 432; Waage 591 var. (wreath closed with star); cf. SNG Cop 247 (legend uncertain), SNG Munchen -, Choice VF, highlighting red earthen fill "desert" patina, well centered, nice youth portrait with Elagabalus' distinctive cheeks, well centered and struck, Antioch (Antakya, Turkey) mint, weight 4.833g, maximum diameter 19.9mm, die axis 180
o, obverse AVT KAI MAP AVP ANTΩNEINOC (clockwise from 12:00), laureate head left; reverse large S • C, Δ E above, eagle wings open and head right below, all in laurel wreath closed at the top with a garland;
rare;
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