Elagabalus AE16 of Antioch ad Orontem | Radiate Bust! | SC wreath | 16mm, 5.6g

A rather rare and unusual small bronze or orichalcum of Antioch ad Orontem. Very unusually, such a small diameter 16mm coin has a radiate bust. It also boasts a very thick flan at a whopping 5.6g. Strong details with dark patina.

Obv: AVT KAI M AV ANTΩNINOC. Radiate bust right

Rev: SC within wreath. ΔE above, eagle below

City: Antioch ad Orontem

Region: Syria

Ref: BMC 426

Diam: 16mm

Wt: 5.6g

Provenance: ex. The Collection of an American Naval Officer; ex. Roma Numismatics, 2023