Roman Empire, Moesia Inferior. Elegabalus (Governor Nubius Rufus), c. 218 - 222 AD Nicopolis ad Istrum, c. 218-222 AD

AE 25-28, 13.51g (27mm, 11h).Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust facing r. with legend around / Triptolemus standing in biga of winged serpents r. raising r. hand to scatter seeds, and holding additional seeds in fold of cloak. Legend around.Pedigree: Purchased privately from Harlan J. Berk Ltd. in the early 2000's; Ex. Aufhäuser, 1992, lot 372.References: AMNG-1906 (3 spec); Varbanov-3911 (same dies); Hristova-Hoeft-Jekov 2012 p415, coins 5-07 (all same dies)re1314 Scroll down for more information about this coin.