Æ29 - Caracalla ΓΑΒΑΛЄΩΝ

Issuer Gabala (Syria)
Year 197-217
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency Drachm
Composition Bronze
Weight 14.81 g
Diameter 29 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IX#68855 , Lindgren III#1191
Obverse description Radiate bust right, with slight drapery.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering AYT KAIC M AYP ANTωNINOC ЄYCЄB CЄ
(Translation: for Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Pius Augustus)
Reverse description Kybele, wearing kalathos, seated left, holding patera and sceptre; lion at her feet to left.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΓΑΒΑΛЄΩΝ
(Translation: [Coin] of the Gabaleans)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (197-217) - ΓΜΡ = 143; ΗΚΡ = 128 -
Numisquare ID 4281979400
Additional information
150 yr Grito De Lares 1868-2018 fantasy commemorative Coin, issued by “The Puerto Rico Mint” in Mansfield, USA. The 2-coin set came with a plastic token and a mint card and were in a plastic sheave.
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