DECAPOLIS, Abila. Elagabalus. AD 218-222. Æ (29mm, 18.72 g, 12h). Dated CY 282 (AD 218/9). Good VF.

CNG Feature Auction 121
Lot: 703. Estimated: $ 1 500

Roman Provincial, Bronze, Coin-in-Hand Video

Sold For $ 1 400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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DECAPOLIS, Abila. Elagabalus. AD 218-222. Æ (29mm, 18.72 g, 12h). Dated CY 282 (AD 218/9). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Lighted altar within hexastyle temple with arched central bay set on steps; pediment surmounted by figure of Nike; on either side, crenellated multistory towers, each with arched entryway; BΠ C (date) above. Spijkerman 25; SNG ANS 1128; Sofaer 22 var. (date); cf. Price & Trell fig. 288. Earthen dark green surfaces. Good VF. An impressive architectural type.


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