CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
- Emperor:
- Elagabalus
- Denomination:
- AE30
- Composition:
- Bronze
- Date:
- 218 to 222 AD
- Obverse:
- AVT K M AV ANTΩNINOC C, laureate head of Elagabalus right
- Reverse:
- CAMOCATEΩN, Tyche seated left on rock, holding corn-ears, Pegasus flying left below.
- Reference:
- BMC 42-43 var; Mionnet V, 65; SNG München 396 var
- Size:
- 30mm
- Province:
- Samosata, Syria
- Grade:
- gVF, nice colour
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.
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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