CILICIA, Tarsus. Elagabalus. AD 218-222. Æ (32mm, 16.00 g, 7h). VF.

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Lot: 358. Estimated: $ 150

Roman Provincial, Bronze

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CILICIA, Tarsus. Elagabalus. AD 218-222. Æ (32mm, 16.00 g, 7h). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind; below, star and crescent / Crown of the demiourgos above altar on left, Ciliarch crown decorated with seven heads on right. SNG BN 1565 var. (two stars below); RPC VI Online 7061.7 (this coin); SNG Pfalz 1376. Green-brown patina, scrapes on reverse. VF. Ex Künker 111 (18 March 2006), lot 6913.

Rare variety with star and crescent below bust.

The Ciliarch or Cilicarch was the name for the High Priest of Cilicia who presided over provincial temples dedicated to certain emperors. The different busts which decorate the crown represent the various emperors who were honored at each respective temple.

Closing Date and Time: 12 April 2023 at 11:59:00 ET.

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