Ancients
Abila, Decapolis. Elagabalus (AD 218 - 222). Æ 32mm (19.13 gm, 12h). Dated CY 282 (AD 218). AY K M AV ANTωN, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / Hexastyle temple facade with central arch and podium with stairs, flanked by two towers with doors and windows; in center, flaming altar; in front, colonnade; E Λ left, CE ΑΒΙΛΗ, below, NωN KC right, above, figure standing and BΠC (date). Cf. Spijkerman 21 and Sofaer pl. 125.22 (both Year 281). Apparently unpublished in this denomination for this date. Dark green patina, earthen fields. Good Very Fine.
Estimate: 800-1000 USD