Æ30 - Elagabalus ΚΟ ϹΥ (to l.), ΒΠϹ? (above), ΠΕΛ (in exegue)

Issuer Pella (Syria)
Year 218-222
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 14.44 g
Diameter 30 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VI#9265
Obverse description Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse lettering ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥΡ ΑΝΤωΝΙΝΟϹ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus)
Reverse description Front view of temple with four columns with arcuated lintel decorated with shell pattern, within which Tyche seated, right, extending hand toward river god at her feet; behind, small Nike standing on column, crowning her with wreath. The ΠΕΛ is in exegue.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering ΒΠϹ ΚΟ ϹΥ ΠΕΛ
(Translation: of Coele-Syria, 282 [---] of the Pellans[---])
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (218-222) - -
Numisquare ID 2842464900
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