Elagabalus Æ22 of Gadara, Decapolis. Dated CY 281 = 217/8(?) CE. ΑV Κ Μ ΑVP ΑΝΤѠΝΙΝΟ[C], radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / ΓΑΔAΡIΕAѠ[Ν] ΚCΡ(sic), the Three Graces; [AΠC] (date) above. SNG ANS 1331 var. (legends); cf. Spijkerman 83; cf. Rosenberger 87. 8.16g, 22mm, 12h.
Very Fine. Slight die shift on obv.
The die-engraver evidently made an error when inscribing the city ethnic on this reverse die.