THRACE, Philippopolis. Elagabalus. AD 218-222. Æ (25mm, 5.58 g, 12h). VF.

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Roman Provincial, Bronze

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THRACE, Philippopolis. Elagabalus. AD 218-222. Æ (25mm, 5.58 g, 12h). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Two palm fronds in agonistic urn inscribed ΠVΘIA. Varbanov, Philippopolis XVII.42.1 (O1/R1); Mouchmov, Philippopolis 513 var. (obv. legend); RPC VI Online 572; Varbanov 1798 var. (same). Green-brown surfaces, light roughness. VF. Rare variety.

Although the main Pythian Games were held at Apollo’s sanctuary at Delphi, many other cities throughout the Roman Empire periodically held smaller versions of the tournaments. Like the Delphic original, these local events included a number of athletic contests, as well as music and poetry competitions.

Closing Date and Time: 28 June 2023 at 11:40:40 ET.

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