Æ25 - Elagabalus ϹΕ ΑΒΙΛΗΝωΝ Κ ΑΠϹ

€2.00
IssuerAbila (Arabia)
Year218-222
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight9.14 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VI#9241
Obverse descriptionLaureate and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus, right, seen from front
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; to left and right, small figures standing on basis, holding torc (?)
Reverse script
Reverse letteringϹΕ ΑΒΙΛΗΝωΝ Κ ΑΠϹ
(Translation: of the Seleucan Abilenes, of Coele, 281)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (218-222)  - -
Catalog ID1961709140
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