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Æ27 - Elagabalus ΔΑΜΑϹΚΟΥ ΙΕΡΑϹ ΚΑΙ ΕΝΔΟΞΟΥ, ϹΕΒΑϹΜΙΑ

Features

Issuer Damascus (Syria)
Emperor Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 218-222
Composition Bronze
Weight 17.82 g
Diameter 27 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
524301
References RPC Online VI# 8590
Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus, right, seen from rear

Lettering: ΑΥ Τ Κ ΑΝΤωΝΙΝΟϹ

Unabridged legend: Αὐτοκράτωρ Τίτος Καῖσαρ Ἀντωνῖνος

Translation: Emperor Titus Caesar Antoninus

Reverse

Inscription within wreath topped by three military banners; below, ram hea (?), right

Lettering: ΔΑΜΑϹΚΟΥ ΙΕΡΑϹ ΚΑΙ ΕΝΔΟΞΟΥ, ϹΕΒΑϹΜΙΑ

Unabridged legend: Δαμασκοῦ ἱερᾶς καὶ ἐνδόξου Σεβάσμια

Translation: of Damascus, holy and glorious, the Sebasmia (Augustan Games)

Mint

Damascus, Syria

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (218-222) 

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