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Triton XXV  11-12 Jan 2022
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Lot 665

Estimate: 3000 USD
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DECAPOLIS, Abila. Elagabalus. AD 218-222. Æ (29mm, 18.72 g, 12h). Dated CY 282 (AD 218/9). laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / IЄ ACY CЄ ABIΛ[H N]ωN K C[y], lighted altar within hexastyle temple with arched central bay set on steps; pediment surmounted by figure of Nike; on either side, crenellated multistory towers, each with arched entryway; BΠ C (date) above. Spijkerman 25; SNG ANS 1128; Sofaer 22 var. (date); cf. Price & Trell fig. 288. Earthen dark green patina. Good VF. An impressive architectural type.
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