Large NGC Certified Sestertius Coin Emperor Elagabalus 218-222 AD Nice Details

This genuine NGC certified ancient Roman coin is from the reign of Emperor Elagabalus. It is a sestertius (AE31). It was minted from 218-222 AD. Elagabalus was Roman emperor from 218 to 222, while he was still a teenager. His short reign was notorious for religious controversy and alleged sexual debauchery.

A close relative to the Severan dynasty, he came from a prominent Syrian Arab family in Emesa, Syria, where he served as the head priest of the sun god Elagabal from a young age. NGC is the world's premier ancient coin certification process. It consists of authentication, grading, attribution, and encapsulation in plastic holders or Coin slabs.

NGC certification offers significant protection against counterfeiting, misattribution, overgrading, and damage. The coin is a great addition to any collection of ancient coins, especially for those interested in Roman imperial history. Add this NGC-certified genuine ancient Roman coin to your collection today.