Æ22 - Elagabalus ΒΟϹΤΡωΝ

€2.00
IssuerBostra (Arabia)
Year218-222
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight5.97 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VI#9320
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΑΥΤΟ ΚΕϹΑΡ (sic) ΑΝΤωΝΙΝ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Antoninus)
Reverse descriptionFront view of temple with two columns, within which Zeus Ammon-Sarapis standing facing, head left, wearing kalathos, holding long sceptre and patera; at his feet, ra (?), left
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΒΟϹΤΡωΝ
(Translation: of Bostra)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (218-222)  - -
Catalog ID1317181050
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