Æ32 - Elagabalus ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩΝ ΜΗ ΚΟ Δ Ε S C

€2.00
IssuerAntioch on the Orontes (Syria)
Year218-222
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight19.43 g
Dimensions32 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VI#8021
Obverse descriptionLaureate and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΑ Κ ΜΑΡ ΑΥΡ ΑΝΤωΝΕΙΝΟϹ ϹΕ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus)
Reverse descriptionTyche of the City seated on rock, left, holding corn ears; below, river god Orontes swimming, left, looking back; above, ram leaping, left, looking back; star or crescent in field
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩΝ ΜΗ ΚΟ 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 ID3406634630
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