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Roman Provincial, Seleucis & Pieria, Antioch, Elagabalus (218-222 AD) Tetradrachm

218-222 AD

Roman Provincial, Seleucis & Pieria, Antioch, Elagabalus (218-222 AD) Tetradrachm
Roman Provincial, Seleucis & Pieria, Antioch, Elagabalus (218-222 AD) Tetradrachm
Roman Provincial, Seleucis & Pieria, Antioch, Elagabalus (218-222 AD) Tetradrachm
€ 135.00 VAT margin scheme
Article code:  26-4103
Obverse: ΑΥΤ Κ MA ΑΝTΩNƐINOC CƐB. Laureate head of Elagabalus right, slight drapery on shoulder.
Reverse: ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ƐΞ ΥΠΑTOC ΤΟ B.
Eagle standing facing, head and tail right, holding wreath in beak; Δ Ɛ above wings, star between legs.

Diameter: ± 24,9 mm
Weight:± 13,77 g
Prieur 254; McAlee 761.
VF
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Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Bassianus), born around 203 AD in Emesa, Syria, was Emperor of Rome from 218 to 222 AD. He was a high priest of the sun god Elagabal before ascending to the throne. His short reign was notorious for religious upheaval, eccentric behaviour, alleged sexual debauchery and scandal.

He attempted to replace traditional Roman gods with the worship of the sun god Elagabal, even forcing high-ranking officials to participate in religious rites.

His reign was infamous for lavish feasts, excessive spending, and controversial marriages, including one to a Vestal Virgin, which violated Roman religious customs.

His erratic rule alienated the Senate, Praetorian Guard, and Roman citizens, leading to his assassination at age 18 by his own guards, who replaced him with his cousin Severus Alexander.

Elagabalus remains one of the most controversial emperors in Roman history, remembered for his religious zealotry, decadence, and disregard for tradition.

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Features and Specifications

Period Ancient, Roman
Category Coins
Material Æ, Silver
Country Roman Provincial
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