Æ26 - Elagabalus ΑΝΤΙΟΧ (retrograde Ν) ΠΡ ΙΠ ΙΕΡ ΑϹΥΛ, ΖΕ (Ϲ) ΑΡΟΤΗϹ (ΟϹ)

Issuer Antioch ad Hippum (Syria)
Year 218-222
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 14.39 g
Diameter 26 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VI#9230
Obverse description Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus, right; behind, star, seen from front
Obverse script
Obverse lettering ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥ ΑΝΤΩΝΙΝΟϹ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus)
Reverse description Front view of temple with four columns, within which Zeus Arothesios standing, left, in short chiton, holding thunderbol (?), surrounded by stars and crescents; at his feet, small Pegasus, left; inscribed pediment
Reverse script
Reverse lettering ΑΝΤΙΟΧ (retrograde Ν) ΠΡ ΙΠ ΙΕΡ ΑϹΥΛ, ΖΕΥ(Ϲ) ΑΡΟΤΗϹΙ(ΟϹ)
(Translation: of the Antiochenes ad Hippum, the sacred sanctuary, Zeus Arotesios)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (218-222) - -
Numisquare ID 3348797710
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