AR23 - Elagabalus L Γ

Features

Issuer	Alexandria (Egypt)
Emperor	Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222)
Empress	Julia Maesa (218-224)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	219-220
Composition	Billon
Weight	12.27 g
Diameter	23 mm
Shape	Round (irregular)
Technique	Hammered
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 543448
References	RPC Online VI# 10063 Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

Draped bust of Julia Maesa, right

Lettering: ΙΟΥ(Λ) ΜΑΙϹΑ ϹΕ(Β) ΜΗ(Τ) ϹΤΡΑ

Unabridged legend: Ἰουλία Μαῖσα Σεβαστὴ μήτηρ στρατοπέδων

Translation: Julia Maesa Augusta, Mother of the Camps

Reverse

Selene bust right, draped and wearing taenia, right; in front, large crescent

Lettering: L Γ

Unabridged legend: ἔτους γʹ

Translation: of year 3

Mint

Alexandria (ancient), Egypt (332 BC - 476 AD)

Comments

D 4232, M 2767, E 3066 (3) a-b

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Date					VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
Undetermined
ND (219-220)

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