AR24 - Elagabalus ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞ ΥΠΑΤΟϹ ΤΟ Α
Features
| Issuer |
Edessa (Mesopotamia)
 |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Year | 218 |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 10.46 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 580268 |
| References | RPC Online VI# 7710 Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/) |
Obverse
Laureate bust of Elagabalus, left, holding sceptr (?) on his shoulder and shield decorated with Gorgoneion, seen from front
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΥΤ Κ Μ Α ϹΕ(Υ) ΑΝΤωΝΕΙΝΟϹ ϹΕ(Β)
Unabridged legend: Αὐτοκράτωρ Καῖσαρ Μᾶρκος Αὐρήλιος Σευῆρος Ἀντωνεῖνος Σεβαστός
Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Severus Antoninus Augustus
Reverse
Eagle facing, head right, holding wreath in beak and spreading wings; small temple between legs
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞ ΥΠΑΤΟϹ ΤΟ Α
Unabridged legend: δημαρχικῆς ἐξουσίας ὕπατος τὸ αʹ
Translation: holder of the tribunitian power, consul for the first time
Mint
Edessa, Mesopotamia, modern-day Urfa, TurkeyComments
Prieur 1728
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