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Pentassarion - Orbiana ΚΑΡΑΛΛΙΩΤΩΝ; Carallia

Features

Issuer Carallia (Cilicia)
Emperor Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 225-227
Value Pentassaria (5⁄16)
Currency Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition Bronze
Weight 21.18 g
Diameter 32 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
403332
References RPC Online VI# 6218
Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)
, BMC RE# 3
British Museum (publisher). Coins of the Roman Empire in the British Museum. British Museum, London, United Kingdom (6 volumes).

Obverse

Draped bust of Orbiana, right.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΓΝ ϹΕΙ ϹΑ ΒΑ ΟΡΒΙΑΝΗ ϹΕ

Reverse

Male figure standing nude, facing, head left, holding short sceptr (?), cloak and raising hand.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΚΑΡΑΛΛΙΩΤΩΝ

Mint

Carallia, Cilica Trachea, modern-day Güney Kalesi, Turkey

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Pentassarion - Orbiana (ΚΑΡΑΛΛΙΩΤΩΝ; Carallia)
Leu Numismatik
Auction 2
Lot 199
Internet Archive
11 May 2018 VF USD 1507.12
(CHF 1200.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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