★ The Black Stone of Emesa ★

CILICIA. Hierapolis-Castabala. Elagabalus , 218-222. Tetrassarion (Bronze, 29 mm, 16.20 g, 7 h). ΑYΤ Κ Μ ΑYΡ ΑΝΤΩΝΙΝΟϹ Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to right, seen from behind. Rev. ΚΑϹΤΑΒΑΛЄωΝ Facing quadriga drawing the Black Stone of Emesa surmounted by an eagle. RPC VI online 7472. SNG Paris -. SNG Levante 1594. A rare and interesting issue. About very fine.