Syria, Emesa, Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161, AE23, Sacred Stone 
of Elagabal (Meteorite). 
$51.55  
April 13, 2008
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Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161
Denomination AE 23mm
Mint Syria, Seleucis and Pieria, Emesa
Obverse ...AΔPI ANTωNEIN... Laureate head right.
Reverse EMICH[NωN]. Sacred stone of Elagabal surmounted by 
eagle, holding wreath in its beak; Δ in right field.
Weight 8.50gm
Diameter 23mm
Reference SGI 1496v (obv. legend, rev. control letter).
Grade Fine or so, contrasting desert patina.
Comments These issues of Antoninus Pius are the only 
pre-Severan imperial coinage of Emesa.