ELAGABALUS Silver Tetradrachm Large Ancient and 46 similar items

Right Click picture and select "View / Open image..." for large hi-resolution image. Ancient Roman Tetradrachm Coin ELAGABALUS ROMAN EMPIRE E L A G A B A L U S 16 May 218 - 11 March 222 A.D. Elagabalus? name is not quite as notorious as that of Nero Caligula, or even Commodus. Like the three emperors mentioned above, Elagabalushas consistently been ranked among the worst most depraved holdersof the Imperial honor. His reported atrocities crimes however almost entirely fall under the categories of upsetting the gender, cultural religious norms of Roman society. Silver Tetradrachm 27mm 12.70g. Struck c. 219 AD. Emesa or Carrhae Mint. Obverse: A?T K M A ANTWNEINOC CEB, laureate head right, drapery on left shoulder; ribbon falling over right shoulder. Reverse: ?HMA?X E? ??ATOC TO B, Eagle standing facing, wings spread, head and tail left, wreath in beak, ?-E either side of head; star between legs. RARE ONLY 7 Listed known examples in Prieur. Ref. Prieur 249. Choice Very Fine, nicer in hand, especially eagle. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OUR GUARANTEE: All illustrations are of the actual item offered. The authenticity of all pieces is fully guaranteed. Any item ever shown otherwise may be returned unaltered for full refund less shipping. If any item purchased is not to your satisfaction you may return it unaltered within 30 days of purchase for a full refund less shipping. We also guarantee absolute discretion and confidentiality in all transactions Copyright 2017 ZEUS GALLERY ID zeus_gallery .