Æ27 - 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 15.51 g
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VI#9228
Obverse description Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse lettering ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥ ΑΝΤΩΝΕΙΝΟϹ
(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; inscription in 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 8563662430
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