Modify or add data on this page

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 12.77 g
Diameter 23 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
543537
References RPC Online VI# 10150
Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

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

Lettering: Α ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ΜΑ ΑΥΡ ΑΝΤωΝΙΝΟϹ ΕΥϹΕΒ

Unabridged legend: Αὐτοκράτωρ Καῖσαρ Μᾶρκος Αὐρήλιος Ἀντωνῖνος Εὐσεβής

Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Pius

Reverse

Hermanubis bust right, radiate and wearing kalathos and lotus petal, palm over shoulder; in front, winged caduceus combined with palm branch

Lettering: L Ε

Unabridged legend: ἔτους εʹ

Translation: of year 5

Mint

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

Comments

D 4118, Ο 2826, E 2934 (5)

See also

Manage my collection

Please sign in or create an account to manage your collection.

Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (221-222)  Photo

Get this coin

No member from this site currently wants to exchange it.

Numista Rarity index: 97 Search tips
This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.

Examples of the type

Picture 1 of the example of AR23 - Elagabalus (L Ε) Picture 2 of the example of AR23 - Elagabalus (L Ε)
© British Museum, 1864,1118.623
24 mm11.56 g (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of AR23 - Elagabalus (L Ε) Picture 2 of the example of AR23 - Elagabalus (L Ε)
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica, AA.GR.20716
13.45 g (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of AR23 - Elagabalus (L Ε) Picture 2 of the example of AR23 - Elagabalus (L Ε)
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica, 2835
(see more)
Picture 1 of the example of AR23 - Elagabalus (L Ε) Picture 2 of the example of AR23 - Elagabalus (L Ε)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, 18206213
23 mm12.95 g 12h (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of AR23 - Elagabalus (L Ε) Picture 2 of the example of AR23 - Elagabalus (L Ε)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, 18206216, aB
21 mm12.99 g 12h (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of AR23 - Elagabalus (L Ε) Picture 2 of the example of AR23 - Elagabalus (L Ε)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, 18206214, Löbb.
22 mm12.43 g 12h (see more)
See all 8 examples

Discuss or ask a question

Contribute to the catalogue

Modify or add data on this page
Register a past auction sale
Register an example of this type
Duplicate this page
Cite this page: https://numista.com/543537 (copy permalink) Permalink copied
Share: Facebook X (Twitter)