Æ27 - Elagabalus ΚΥΖΙΚΗΝΩΝ (or ΚΥΖΙΚΗΝΟΝ, sic) ΝΕΟΚΟΡΩΝ

€2.00
IssuerCyzicus (Conventus of Cyzicus)
Year218-222
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight9.86 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VI#3731
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΑΥ ΚΑΙ Μ ΑΥΡΗ ΑΝΤΩΝΕΙΝΟϹ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus)
Reverse descriptionTwo lighted torches around each of which a serpent is coiled; between them, lighted altar
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΚΥΖΙΚΗΝΩΝ (or ΚΥΖΙΚΗΝΟΝ, sic) ΝΕΟΚΟΡΩΝ
(Translation: of the Cyzicenes, neocorate)
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Mint
MintageND (218-222)  - -
Catalog ID7496597700
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