THRACE. Philippopolis. Elagabalus, 218-222. Tetrassarion (Bronze, 30 mm, 18.44 g, 1 h), 219-220. AYT K M AYP ANTΩNEINOC Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to left, seen from behind, holding spear and shield decorated with gorgoneion. Rev. MHTPOΠΟΛEΩC ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΠΟΛEΩC / NEΩKO/P-OY Athlete, nude, advancing left, head turned back to right, holding wreath in his right hand and palm frond in his left. RPC VI online 520. Varbanov 1690. Varbanov, Philippopolis, XVII.18.1.4. Rare. A beautiful piece with an attractive bust type and a lovely agonistic reverse. Somewhat smoothed, otherwise, very fine.