Elagabalus Tetradrachm with eagle facing RIGHT!

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Bonedigger, Mar 30, 2006.

  1. Bonedigger

    Bonedigger New Member

    Team CoinTalk,

    It finally arrived :) Here is a Tetradrachm of Elagabalus wt is 13gr and it's 24mm wide. The odd aspect of this Syrian piece which made me purchase it is the fact the Eagle is facing RT. I cannot find an example of another with the head facing this direction. Perhaps some of you can shed additional light on this coin. It would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks
    Ben

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  3. Cucumbor

    Cucumbor Well-Known Member

    Hello Bone

    In Prieur book for syro-phenician tetradrachm, there are some tets of Elagabalus with eagle facing right (see p 48-49), but none of them with Eagabalus bust draped, cuirassed and seen from behind. The closest to yours seems to be #272

    Congrats for a nice find
    Cucumbor
     
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