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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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A new coin for me, bought from a fellow-collector here. I like toned silver like this.   OBV: IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, laureate, horned, draped bust right REV: INVICTVS SACERDOS AVG, Elagabalus standing left, holding patera sacrificing over altar and holding club upright, bull lying down behind altar 3.5g, 19mm, Minted at Rome, 221 AD |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Nice photo and nice coin |
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
10045 Posts |
Thanks--the portrait is strong, and always enjoy buying from fellow collectors.  |
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Moderator
 United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1490 Posts |
I agree and almost bought this coin as well before settling on another one. Very nice.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2596 Posts |
This coin has a very nice portrait and a very nice reverse. nice find.
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New Member
United States
27 Posts |
Nice portrait. If you're going to purchase a coin of Elagabalus he should be portrayed with large eyes like on this coin.
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New Member
United States
27 Posts |
If anyone is interested in the history of the emperor Elagabalus there is a great book called The Crimes of Elagabus. He makes Caligula look like a chior boy!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I found that on Google books--it's interesting reading, thanks!
Why the Roman military put this guy in power is lost on me.
They did much better with Claudius than Elagabalus.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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How much you got it for?
I've got no experience on those.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10045 Posts |
More info on the coin is here. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4253 Posts |
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I've got no experience on those. Elagabalus coins like this one are relatively common and available. I have several that cost me under $35. BTW welcome Petersun Regards, |
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
2100 Posts |
It is a lovely coin. My Elagabalus sacrificing coin has a couple of additional attributes worth looking out for. It has a "horned bust" and a mention of "ELAGAB" in the reverse legend. The sort of coins that could be picked up for < $50 about 5 years ago.  Martin |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10045 Posts |
Martin, Thanks--yours is really nice, especially the reverse details! |
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Posted 01/18/2012 7:50 pm
