Elagabalus - Antioch - Unpublished?

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by gsimonel, Aug 4, 2021.

  1. gsimonel

    gsimonel Well-Known Member

    Seems like this should be a fairly common coin, but so far I have been unable to find another example of it online. I'd like to figure out the complete reverse inscription. Am I missing something? Or might it be from someplace other than Antioch?
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    Elagabalus (?)
    SYRIA, Antioch?
    AE17 (AE Drachm?)
    Obv: AYT K M ANTΩN
    Rev: ANTI - OCH . . . [?] - Eagle with wings spread, standing [on branch?], facing forward with head turned left, holding wreath in beak. Epsilon in upper right field.
    17 mm, 4.8 g.

    I can find many similar tetradrachms--in the 24-28mm range, but nothing this size. Has anyone seen this type for Elagabalus before?
     
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