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AR23 - Elagabalus L Ε

Features

Issuer Alexandria (Egypt)
Emperor Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 221-222
Composition Billon
Weight 11.52 g
Diameter 23 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
543519
References RPC Online VI# 10142
Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

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

Lettering: Α ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ΜΑ ΑΥΡ ΑΝΤωΝΙΝΟϹ ΕΥϹΕΒ

Unabridged legend: Αὐτοκράτωρ Καῖσαρ Μᾶρκος Αὐρήλιος Ἀντωνῖνος Εὐσεβής

Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Pius

Reverse

Athena bust right, wearing aegis and Corinthian helmet (griffin beneath crest)

Lettering: L Ε

Unabridged legend: ἔτους εʹ

Translation: of year 5

Mint

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

Comments

D 4105, M 2832, BMC 1491, Ε 2914 (5)

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