Catalog
| Issuer | Emesa |
|---|---|
| Year | 215-217 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | |
| Currency | |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | BMC Greek#9, SNG Munich 28#814, BMC Greek#12 |
| Obverse description | Bust of Julia Domna to right, draped. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Greek |
| Obverse lettering |
ΙΟΥΛΙΑ ΔΟΜΝΑ AYΓ (Translation: `Julia Domna Augusta`.) |
| Reverse description | The altar of the temple of Elagabal at Emesa: base placed on two steps and ornamented with a cornice and two rows of niches placed between two pilasters; each niche contains a statue; small lighted altar on top; date in exergue. |
| Reverse script | Greek |
| Reverse lettering |
EMICΩΝ ΚΟΛΩNIAC ZΚΦ (Translation: [of] Emesa Colony.) |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
ND (215-216) - BMC# 9; ZΚΦ (year 527) - ND (216-217) - BMC# 12; HΚΦ (year 528); Without AYΓ - |
| Numisquare ID | 3702595580 |
| Additional information |
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