THRACE, Philippopolis. Elagabalus. AD 218-222. Æ (34mm, 20.87 g, 7h). Pythian Games issue. Struck AD 219. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Prize crown inscribed [Π]YΘ[IA] and surmounted by [balloting balls], set on table in perspective right; below, urn and palm frond. Moushmov, Philippopolis –; Klose & Stumpf –; cf. Varbanov 1653-4. Good Fine, chipped black patina, light smoothing and scratches in fields.
From the R. D. Frederick Collection.