CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
- Emperor:
- Elagabalus
- Denomination:
- AE26
- Composition:
- Bronze
- Date:
- 218-222 AD
- Obverse:
- AVT K M AVRHLI ANTĪ©NEINOC, Laureate bust of emperor facing right
- Reverse:
- VP IOVL ANT CELEVKO MARKIANOPOLITWN, Nemesis standing left, drawing out fold of drapery at shoulder, holding baton, wheel at foot left
- Reference:
- Varbanov 1579; AMNG I/I 838
- Size:
- 26mm
- Province:
- Moesia Inferior, Marcianopolis
- Grade:
- VF
- Provenance:
- Uncleaned lot. Coin was cleaned by Ancient Coin Traders
Elagabalus was Roman Emperor from 218 to 222 AD. Born in Syria, he was later named after the god Elagabal whom he served as a priest in his youth. He lived an extremely eccentric and decadent life showing total disregard for Roman traditions. This most likely led to his assassination at the young age of 18 in a plot organised by his aunt, Julia Maesa. The city of Marcianopolis was founded by Trajan and named after his sister Marciana.
I, Peter A. Piliouras of Ancient Coin Traders irrevocably guarantee for life to the Purchaser that this ancient coin is authentic. If this coin is deemed not to be authentic by a professional certification service, then I will refund to the Purchaser the full cost of acquiring the coin (including shipping) together with the certification fees.
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Signed: Peter Anthony Piliouras
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