ELAGABALUS, DIUM OF THE DECAPOLIS AE, 220/221 C.E.
Sofaer 11, Spijkerman 11, Fine+, 18.99mm, 5.29 grams
Obverse: ΑΥ KЄPAC ANTWNIN around laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to right
Reverse: Cult statue of Ba'al Hadad (Zeus-Heliopolites) standing facing, holding eagle-tipped scepter and Nike, recumbent bull on each side, ΔIHNѠN from left to exergue, date ΓΠC (283 = 220/221 C.E.) to right
A Very SCARCE Biblical City coin with the ruler Elagabalus. Attractive with nice even wear and particularly full legends!
Ex: Palm Desert Collection, CA Purchased Circa. 1970's - 80's
