CYRRHESTICA, Hierapolis. Diadumenian. AD 218. BI Tetradrachm (25mm, 10.56 g, 12h). VF.

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CYRRHESTICA, Hierapolis. Diadumenian. AD 218. BI Tetradrachm (25mm, 10.56 g, 12h). Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing facing, head and tail right, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; between legs, lion advancing right. RPC V.3 Online 80102; Prieur 946. Toned with some luster, slight roughness, traces of find patina. VF. Very rare.

In response to Elagabalus being declared Augustus by the soldiers at Emesa on 15 May AD 218, Macrinus elevated his son Diadumenian to Augustus shortly thereafter at Apamea, while on his way to meet the rebellion. Diadumenian did not remain Augustus for long. Following his defeat on 8 June AD 218, Macrinus entrusted Diadumenian to some loyal soldiers, who were to transport the boy to refuge with the Parthians. Near Zeugma, however, Diadumenian was captured and executed shortly thereafter. He was 10 years old and reigned as Augustus for less than three weeks.

Closing Date and Time: 19 February 2025 at 11:42:40 ET.

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