ELAGABALUS, A.D. 218-222. Mesopotamia. Edessa. AE 27mm. NGC Ch VF. SNG Cop-208. Obverse: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust left; Reverse: Tyche seated left on rocks, holding branch; at feet to left, river-god Orontes swimming left. Slightly rough, but offering even brown patina across both sides. An interesting provincial type with distinctive eastern style.


































