PHOENICIA, Tripolis. Elagabalus. AD 220/221

PHOENICIA, Tripolis. Elagabalus. AD 218-222. AE (11.9g, 28mm). Dated SE 532 (AD 220/221)

Obv: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right

Rev: Tetrastyle temple with lighted altar of Zeus Hagios; statues of Helios and Selene in outer intercolumnations, ornate superstructure with radiate facing bust in pediment; BΛΦ (date) in exergue

Ref: SNG Copenhagen 292; BMC 114

Note: Peripheral bend in the flan from an attempted piercing; nevertheless, a very attractive specimen, nicely centered with a clear date

SKU: 13.4

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