SYRIA, DECAPOLIS. Nysa-Scythopolis. Elagabalus, 218-222. (Bronze, 21 mm, 9.88 g, 2 h). AY K M AY ANTΩΝΙΝΟC Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. NYCA CKYΘΟΠΟΛΕΙΤ Dionysos advancing right, holding thyrsos in right hand and clutching with his left a smaller figure with upraised hands by the hair; at his feet, panther running right. Barkay 72a. Rosenberger 44. Spijkerman 45. Black patina. Slightly rough, otherwise, good fine.

From the Vineyard Collection, acquired in early 2000.