Cilicia, Aegae, Elagabalus, AE, 218 AD – Goat – RRRR

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Roman Provincial, Cilicia, Aegae, 218-222 AD, Elagabalus, AE (bronze, 5.18g, 19.2mm), 218 AD
Obv:Ā  Ī‘Ī„Ī¤ Īš Īœ Ī‘Ī„ Ī‘ĪĪ¤Ī©ĪĪ™ĪĪŸĻ¹; laureate head of Elagabalus right
Rev: Goat leaping right within laurel-wreath; Ī” / ĪžĻ¹ (date)
Ref:Ā  RPC VI, 7174 (temporary) (6 specimens) Rarity/Choice: Very Rare,Ā  VF (somewhat porous and granular surface otherwise, nicely centered)
Note: Elagabalus, also known as Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, was a Roman emperor who ruled from AD 218 to 222. His reign was marked by religious controversy and extravagant behavior, which caused significant instability and dissatisfaction within the empire. The coin from Aegae in Cilicia under Elagabalus serves as an important piece of numismatic history, reflecting both the local cultural elements and the broader imperial influences of the time. The depiction of Elagabalus with a laurel wreath on the obverse reinforces his authority and divine favor. The reverse, featuring a goat within a laurel-wreath, combines local symbolism with themes of victory and honor. The imagery on the reverse aligns with Elagabalusā€™ attempts to integrate his preferred religious symbols into the public domain, reflecting his unique approach to governance and religion. The coin would have served not only as a medium of economic exchange but also as a tool of imperial propaganda, disseminating the emperorā€™s image and his religious and political ideals.

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