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Æ29 - Elagabalus ΤΡΑΠΕΖΟΥΝΤΙωΝ (sometimes, retrograde Ζ) ΕΤ ΡΝϚ

Features

Issuer Trapezus (Cappadocia)
Emperor Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 218-219
Composition Bronze
Weight 11.79 g
Diameter 29 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
568767
References RPC Online VI# 6623
Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

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

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΑΥ Κ Μ ΑΥΡ (or ΑΥ) ΑΝΤωΝΙΝΟϹ (or ΑΝΤΩΝΙΝΟϹ)

Unabridged legend: Αὐτοκράτωρ Καῖσαρ Μᾶρκος Αὐρήλιος Ἀντωνῖνος

Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus

Reverse

Homonoi (?) seated on throne, left, wearing kalathos, holding patera and cornucopia

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΤΡΑΠΕΖΟΥΝΤΙωΝ (sometimes, retrograde Ζ) ΕΤ ΡΝϚ

Unabridged legend: Τραπεζουτῶν ἔτους ρνϛʹ

Translation: of the Trapezuntians, of year 156

Mint

Trapezus, Pontus, modern-day Trabzon, Turkey

Comments

Wojan, Trapezonte 66–70, Rec 28 (as Tyche)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (218-219) 

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