Æ26 - Elagabalus ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩΝ ΜΗΤ ΚΟΛ Δ Ε S C

€2.00
IssuerAntioch on the Orontes (Syria)
Year218-222
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight10.84 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VI#8031
Obverse descriptionRadiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus, left, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΑΝΤΩΝΕΙΝΟϹ ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΜΑΡ Α ϹΕ
(Translation: Antoninus Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Augustus)
Reverse descriptionTyche of the City seated on rock, left, holding corn ears; below, river god Orontes swimming, left, looking back; to left, star
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩΝ ΜΗΤ ΚΟΛ 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 ID8604202930
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