Æ21 - Elagabalus ΦΙΛ ΚΟΙ ϹΥΡ (ϹΥΡ retrograde)
Features
| Issuer |
Philadelphia
(Syria)  |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 218-222 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.75 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 522483 |
| References | RPC Online VI# 9309 Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/) |
Obverse
Laureate and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus, right, seen from front
Lettering: ΑΥ ΚΕϹΑΡ (sic) ΑΝΤωΝΙΝΟϹ
Unabridged legend: Αὐτοκράτωρ Κέσαρ Ἀντωνῖνος
Translation: Emperor Caesar Antoninus
Reverse
Cart drawn by four horses, right, containing domed canopy supported by four pillars
Lettering: ΦΙΛ ΚΟΙ ϹΥΡ (ϹΥΡ retrograde)
Unabridged legend: Φιλαδελφέων Κοίλης Συρίας
Translation: of the Philadelphians of Coele Syria
Mint
Philadelphia, Syria, modern-day Amman, JordanComments
Sofaer 43–4
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (218-222) | |||||||||||||||
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