PHOENICIA, Tripolis. Elagabalus. AD 218-222. Æ Diassarion (28mm, 11.83 g, 1h). Dated 532 SE (AD 220/1). Near VF.Electronic Auction 524 Roman Provincial, Bronze Sold For $ 70. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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PHOENICIA, Tripolis. Elagabalus. AD 218-222. Æ Diassarion (28mm, 11.83 g, 1h). Dated 532 SE (AD 220/1). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Altar of Zeus Hagios: tetrastyle temple, with radiate bust of Astarte(?) in pediment and containing flaming altar, approached by steps, between cult statues of Sol and Luna standing facing; BΛΦ (date) in exergue. RPC VI Online 8281; Rouvier 1758 var. (bust); BMC 114-6; AUB 45. Dark red-brown patina, some roughness. Near VF. |