gold coin of Elagabalus, sculptural busts of Macrinus and Julia Maesa
gold coin of Elagabalus, sculptural busts of Macrinus and Julia Maesa
gold coin of Elagabalus, sculptural busts of Macrinus and Julia Maesa
gold coin of Elagabalus, sculptural busts of Macrinus and Julia Maesa
Battle of Antioch 8 June 218 between #Emperor #Macrinus & Elagabalus. #Elagabalus won & took power, orchestrated by Julia Maesa. By the 3rd century imperial power was decided by military might, without the Senate’s input. He reigned until killed by the Praetorian Guard in 222.