Elagabalus (218-222 AD). Tetradrachm

Elagabalus (218-222 AD). Tetradrachm

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Description

Elagabalus (218-222 AD); 218-222 AD, Antioch, 219 AD, Tetradrachm, 13.36g. Prieur-257 (29+ spec.), McAlee-758. Obv: AVT K M A - ANTWNEINOC - CEB Laureate bust r., fold of cloak on front shoulder and behind neck. Rx: [ΔΗΜΑPΧ] ΕΞ VΠATOC [T]O B Eagle with raised wings standing r., head l., wreath in beak, star between legs, Δ - E across upper field. Location of mint uncertain; perhaps Laodicea rather than Antioch.. VF