DECAPOLIS, Abila. Elagabalus. AD 218-222. Æ (27.5mm, 11.62 g, 11h). Dated CY 281 (AD 217/8). Near VF.Electronic Auction 574 Roman Provincial, Bronze Sold For $ 350. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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DECAPOLIS, Abila. Elagabalus. AD 218-222. Æ (27.5mm, 11.62 g, 11h). Dated CY 281 (AD 217/8). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Statue of Tyche, turreted, standing right, holding scepter and Nike, left foot resting on river-god; to either side, small figure standing on low base; all within distyle shrine; AΠC (date) in legend. Spijkerman 26 var. (bust, rev. legend); RPC VI Online 9240; Rosenberger 24 var. (bust); Sofaer 24. Earthen green patina, porosity. Near VF. Very rare, only three recorded in RPC. |