Roman Provincial Tetradrachm Elagabalus 218–222 CE
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This large Roman Provincial tetradrachm coin was minted in Antioch during the short reign of the odd and unconventional Roman emperor Elagabalus from 218 to 222 CE. The coin is made of a debased silver alloy and has survived in excellent fine to very fine condition. The obverse features a laureate head of Elagabalus with drapery over the shoulder, while the reverse features an eagle standing on the right with its wings open, its head turned with a wreath in its beak, and a star between its legs.
In ancient times, Antioch was a bustling city on important trade routes with a population of about 250,000. It was one of the four cities of Seleucis of Syria, and has been called the "cradle of Christianity" as a result of the role it played in the emergence of Hellenistic Judaism and early Christianity. Although this coin features the Roman emperor, it is referred to as a "Roman Provincial" coin as it circulated primarily in one region.
While the reign of Elagabalus lasted for only four years, he is remembered in history for being one of the most eccentric and vulgar emperors of all time. His grandmother Julia Maesa plotted to overthrow the rogue praetorian prefect, Macrinus, and bring the throne back to her family. Using Elagabalus, she presented him as the deceased emperor's illegitimate son. Her attempts were successful, and he became the ruler of the Roman Empire. His grandmother soon grew tired of his ways and devised a plan to get rid of him. Just like she had successfully planted him on the throne, she effectively removed him from power. She ordered his murder and had him tossed into the Tiber River.
Includes:
• Roman Provincial Elagabalus Silver Tetradrachm
Warranty Information:
This product comes with a 30-day warranty through TSC.
In ancient times, Antioch was a bustling city on important trade routes with a population of about 250,000. It was one of the four cities of Seleucis of Syria, and has been called the "cradle of Christianity" as a result of the role it played in the emergence of Hellenistic Judaism and early Christianity. Although this coin features the Roman emperor, it is referred to as a "Roman Provincial" coin as it circulated primarily in one region.
While the reign of Elagabalus lasted for only four years, he is remembered in history for being one of the most eccentric and vulgar emperors of all time. His grandmother Julia Maesa plotted to overthrow the rogue praetorian prefect, Macrinus, and bring the throne back to her family. Using Elagabalus, she presented him as the deceased emperor's illegitimate son. Her attempts were successful, and he became the ruler of the Roman Empire. His grandmother soon grew tired of his ways and devised a plan to get rid of him. Just like she had successfully planted him on the throne, she effectively removed him from power. She ordered his murder and had him tossed into the Tiber River.
Includes:
• Roman Provincial Elagabalus Silver Tetradrachm
Warranty Information:
This product comes with a 30-day warranty through TSC.
