DECAPOLIS, Abila. Elagabalus. AD 218-222. Æ (30mm, 16.61 g, 12h). Dated CY 282 (AD 218/9). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Lighted altar within hexastyle temple with arched central bay set on steps; pediment surmounted by Nike; on either side, crenellated multistory towers, each with arched entryway; BΠ C (date) above. Spijkerman 25; RPC VI Online 9242; Rosenberger 21; Sofaer –. Earthen green-brown patina, small pit on reverse. Near VF. Rare.
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