THRACE, Perinthus. Elagabalus. AD 218-222. Æ Tetrassarion (29mm, 14.40 g, 1h). Actian Pythian Games issue. Near VF.

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Lot: 428. Estimated: $ 100

Roman Provincial, Bronze

Sold For $ 425. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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THRACE, Perinthus. Elagabalus. AD 218-222. Æ Tetrassarion (29mm, 14.40 g, 1h). Actian Pythian Games issue. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Table seen in perspective, legs decorated with lion’s feet, with two agonistic prize crowns, each with a palm frond; below, five apples and jug. Schönert, Perinthos 679 var. (legends); RPC VI Online 1017.1 (this coin); Varbanov 409 var. (same). Green patina with light earthen highlights. Near VF. Extremely rare variety, unique. Only this coin in RPC.

From the Heather Howard Collection. Ex D. Alighieri Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 210, 13 May 2009), lot 82.


Closing Date and Time: 18 February 2026 at 12:22:20 ET.

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