Æ23 - Elagabalus ΑΒΙΛΗΝωΝ Κ Ϲ ΒΠϹ

€2.00
IssuerAbila (Arabia)
Year218-222
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight10.00 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VI#9245
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΑ Κ Μ ΑΥ ΑΝΤωΝΙΝ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus)
Reverse descriptionFront view of shrine with two columns with arcuated lintel, within which Tyche standing facing turreted, head right, holding spear and Nike, placing foot on river god swimming, left; at either side, small figure standing on basis, holding torc (?)
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΑΒΙΛΗΝωΝ Κ Ϲ ΒΠϹ
(Translation: of the Abilenians, of Coele-Syria, 282)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (218-222)  - -
Catalog ID6059245020
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