Hierapolis (AD 218-222) AE 36 - Elagabalus

Elagabalus, 218-222 AD. AE36 (17.60g, 6h). Homonoia with Tripolis in Lydia. [A] VT KAI M AVP ANT[WNEINOC CE]B. laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right; 3 countermarks: A in wreath, V in circle, figure standing left, holding sceptre, in oval / IERA[POL]EIT WN NEWK[OR]WN OMO NOIA, in exergue K TRIPOLEI TWN, the two Tychiae, each holding a sceptre and clasping hands, standing vis-a-vis. Fine, brown patina, flan crack.

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City/Mint name:	Hierapolis
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Keywords:	roman / bronze
References:	Coin unpublished, but for c/ms: the first, Howgego 667, the second, Howgego 814, and the third is unpublished
Valuation:	CNG 70 (9/2005), lot 636 ($440 + comm)
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Date added:	Oct 06, 2005
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