Another Elagabalus Tet/Different Bust

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  1. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Another month old coin. I have a laureate bust of Elagabalus, I didn't have one with the "cuirassed bust". A bit scarcer, but not too much.

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    Elagabalus (218 - 222 A.D.)
    SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch
    Billon Tetradrachm
    Obv.: AVT K M A ANTWNEINOC, Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
    Rev.: ΔHMAPX EΞYΠATOC TOB, Eagle standing facing, head and tail left, holding wreath in beak, Δ Є above wings, star between legs.
    Billon, 14.46g,
    24mm
    Ref.: Prieur 264
     
    Mat, Nov 27, 2015
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  3. Mikey Zee

    Mikey Zee Delenda Est Carthago

    Nice one Mat!!

    My only billon Tet of Elagabalus, Antioch Mint---a purchase from one of our members...


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    Mikey Zee, Nov 27, 2015
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  4. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    nice one mat...syrian tets are killer. i don't have one in elagablus flavor to post unfortunately. :(
     
    chrsmat71, Nov 27, 2015
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  5. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    They're affordable enough.
     
    Mat, Nov 28, 2015
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  6. Aidan_()

    Aidan_() Numismatic Contributor

    Nice bust, really like that eagle. Nice score Mat.
     
    Aidan_(), Nov 28, 2015
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  7. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    Sweet addition, Mat ... congrats on a great eagle!!

    I have my same ol' example as well ...

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    Tell me ... ummm, isn't that Julia Paula Abdul's ex-husband?

    ;)
     
    stevex6, Nov 28, 2015
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  8. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Nice eagle on it.
     
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  9. Cucumbor

    Cucumbor Well-Known Member

    I like those draped and cuirassed busts on tets, they give more majestic appearance to the portrait. Very good addition Mat

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    Elagabalus, Tetradrachm Antioch mint
    AUT K M A ANTWNEINOC CEB, laureate bust right, drapery on left shoulder, seen from front
    DHMARC EX UPATOC TO B =twice consul =219 A.D., eagle standing facing, wings spread, head left, wreath in beak, star beneath, Delta and epsilon in field
    14,11 gr
    Ref : Prieur #251_012, Sear #3096

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    Cucumbor, Nov 28, 2015
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  10. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Beautiful example!
     
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  11. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    Sweet deal Mat! Still none to share :/ lol
     
    randygeki, Nov 30, 2015
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  12. David Atherton

    David Atherton Flavian Fanatic

    I love the style of these large tets issued by Elagabalus. To me, they simply scream "Syrian". Lovely pieces.
     
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  13. Alegandron

    Alegandron "ΤΩΙ ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΩΙ..." ΜΕΓΑΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ, June 323 BCE

    You like dem bad boys Mat! Nice cuirassed Evil Tet my friend!
     
    Alegandron, Nov 30, 2015
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  14. Eng

    Eng Senior Eng

    Two thumbs up Mat, very nice coin!!
     
    Eng, Nov 30, 2015
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