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Coin of Philippopolis with bust of Elagabalus
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 218–222
Mint: Thrace, Philippopolis
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 30.5 mm. Weight: 17.51 gm. Die Axis: 7
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number1987.325
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to right.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Warrior standing to left, wearing helmet, shield on left arm.
Inscription in Greek.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Warrior standing to left, wearing helmet, shield on left arm.
Inscription in Greek.
ProvenanceBy 1987: with Gerhard Hirsch, Promenadeplatz 10, 8000 Munich 2, Germany (Hirsch auction 154, May 13-16, 1987, lot 590); purchased by MFA at Hirsch auction 154 and accessioned June 24, 1987