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Æ24 - Elagabalus ... Κ ΕΔΕϹϹΑ

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Issuer Edessa (Mesopotamia)
Emperor Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 218-222
Composition Bronze
Weight 14.08 g
Diameter 24 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
580294
References RPC Online VI# 7755
Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

Laureate and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus, left, holding shield decorated with Gorgoneion and raising hand, seen from front

Lettering: ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΝΤωΝΕΙΝΟϹ

Unabridged legend: Αὐτοκράτωρ Καῖσαρ Μᾶρκος Ἀντωνεῖνος

Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Antoninus

Reverse

Tyche of the City seated on rock, left, holding pater (?) in front of small statue of Marsyas standing on column, right; below, river god swimming, right

Lettering: ... Κ ΕΔΕϹϹΑ

Unabridged legend: --- κολωνία Ἔδεσσα

Translation: [---] the colony Edessa

Mint

Edessa, Mesopotamia, modern-day Urfa, Turkey

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© American Numismatic Society (ANS), 1948.19.2017
24 mm14.08 g 12h (see more)
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