Right Click on image Select "View/Open Image..." to Open Enlargement Ancient Roman Tetradrachm Coin ELAGABALUS ROMAN EMPIRE E L A G A B A L U S 16 May 218 - 11 March 222 A.D. Elagabalus? name is not quite as notorious as that of Nero Caligula, or even Commodus. Like the three emperors mentioned above, Elagabalushas consistently been ranked among the worst most depraved holdersof the Imperial honor. His reported atrocities crimes however almost entirely fall under the categories of upsetting the gender, cultural religious norms of Roman society. Billon Tetradrachm 26mm 12.86g. Struck c. 219 AD. Emesa or Carrhae Mint. Obverse: A?T K M A ANTWNEINOC CEB, laureate head right, drapery on far shoulder. Reverse: ?HMA?X E? ??ATOC TO, Eagle standing left, wings spread, head left and tail right, wreath in beak, ?-E either side of head; star between legs. VERY RARE ONLY 7 Unlisted Reverse type in Prieur--none feature the eagle left or slightly left with head left an tail right. All have head right and tail left. Ref. Prieur cf. 249ff. Choice Very Fine, nicer in hand, warm silver color. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OUR GUARANTEE: All illustrations are of the actual item offered. The authenticity of all pieces is fully guaranteed. Any item ever shown otherwise may be returned unaltered for full refund less shipping. If any item purchased is not to your satisfaction you may return it unaltered within 30 days of purchase for a full refund less shipping. We also guarantee absolute discretion and confidentiality in all transactions Copyright 2017 ZEUS GALLERY ID zeus_gallery .