MESOPOTAMIA. Edessa. Elagabalus, 218-222. Assarion (Bronze, 21.5 mm, 6.35 g, 1 h). ΑΥΤ Κ ΜA ΑΝΤΩΝΕΙΝΟC Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to left, holding shield and eagle-tipped scepter over his right shoulder. Rev. KOΛ M ΕΔΕCCA Confronted busts of two Tyches, each turreted, veiled and draped; below, square baetyl within shrine. Babelon, Edessa group 2, 51. BMC 69-70. Rare; impressive portrait. Good very fine.
Price realized | 360 CHF |
Starting price | 100 CHF |