Æ26 - Elagabalus ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩΝ Μ ΚΟΛΩ Δ Ε S C

€2.00
IssuerAntioch on the Orontes (Syria)
Year218-222
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight10.54 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VI#8018
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΑΥΤ ΚΑ Μ ΑΥ ΑΝΤΩΝΕΙΝΟϹ ϹΕ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus)
Reverse descriptionTyche of the City seated on rock, left, holding corn ears; below, river god Orontes swimming, left, looking back
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩΝ Μ ΚΟΛΩ Δ Ε S C
(Translation: of the Antiocheans, metropolis colony, of the 4 eparchies, by decree of the Senate)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (218-222)  - -
Catalog ID1301499830
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