Æ35 - Elagabalus ΙΕΡΑΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ ΝΕΩΚΟΡΩΝ ΠΥΘΙΑ (retrograde) ΑΚΤΙΑ

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IssuerCity of Hierapolis (Conventus of Cibyra)
Year218-222
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight21.63 g
Dimensions35 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VI#5437
Obverse descriptionLaureate bust of Elagabalus, right, wearing decorated cuirass and aegis, seen from front
Obverse script
Obverse letteringΑΥ Κ Μ ΑΥΡ ΑΝΤΩΝΕΙΝΟϹ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus)
Reverse descriptionFront view of temple with four columns with arcuated lintel, two pateras in the pediment and statue of the emperor standing, left, holding spear and patera, between two temples seen in perspective
Reverse script
Reverse letteringΙΕΡΑΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ ΝΕΩΚΟΡΩΝ ΠΥΘΙΑ (retrograde) ΑΚΤΙΑ
(Translation: of the Hierapolitans, neocorate, Pythia Actia)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (218-222)  - -
Catalog ID2349433880
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