SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Emisa. Uranius Antoninus. 253-254 AD. 
AE 32mm, 21.42 gm). Struck in year 565 of the Seleukid era or 253/254 AD. 
AVTOK COVLP ANTWNINOC CE, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust 
right; viewed from behind.
EMICWN KOLWN, hexastyle temple containing the conical stone of 
Elagabal (ornamented with a facing eagle), shaded by two 
umbrellas; pediment ornamented with crescent; date EXF in ex.
BMC pg. 241, 24; Delbrück, "Uranius of Emesa," NumChron (1948), 
pg. 12, 2d; Baldus 38-42 (pl. IV, dies I/5). Good VF, dark brown 
patina with tan highlights. 
Extremely rare. ($5000) Ex Triton I (2-3 December 1997), lot 
712; Hess-Leu Auktion 45 (12-13 May 1970), lot 620 (CHF 4730). 

Triton V Sale, 16 Jan 2002, lot 1767.
 Lot sold for $4500, plus buyers fees.
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