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Æ27 - Elagabalus TΥRIORΥM B, ΗΡΑΚΛΙΑ ΟΛΥΜΠΙΑ

Features

Issuer Tyre (Syria)
Emperor Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 218-222
Composition Bronze
Weight 11.97 g
Diameter 27 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
524732
References RPC Online VI# 8603
Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

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

Lettering: IMP CAES M AV ANTONINVS AV

Unabridged legend: Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus

Translation: Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus

Reverse

Agonistic crown with palm branch, inscribed; below, murex shell and uncertain object

Lettering: TΥRIORΥM B, ΗΡΑΚΛΙΑ ΟΛΥΜΠΙΑ

Unabridged legend: Tyriorum Β Ἡρακλία Ὀλύμπια

Translation: of the Tyrians, B(?) Heraclean, Olympian (games)

Mint

Tyre, Lebanon

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (218-222) 

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