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Æ25 - Elagabalus Ϲ ΑΒΙΛΗΝωΝ Κ ? ϹΥ (?)

Features

Issuer Abila (Arabia)
Emperor Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 218-222
Composition Bronze
Weight 9.64 g
Diameter 25 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
487356
References RPC Online VI# 9251
Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

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

Lettering: Α Κ Μ ΑΥ ΑΝΤωΝΙΝ

Unabridged legend: Αὐτοκράτωρ Καῖσαρ Μᾶρκος Αὐρήλιος Ἀντωνῖνος

Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus

Reverse

Front view of shrine with two columns with arcuated lintel, within which Tyche standing facing turreted, head right, holding spear and Nike, placing foot on river god swimming, left; to left, small figure standing on basis, holding torc (?)

Lettering: Ϲ ΑΒΙΛΗΝωΝ Κ ? ϹΥΡ(?)

Unabridged legend: Σελευκέων Ἀβιληνῶν Κοίλης --- Συρίας

Translation: of the Abilenians, of Coele [---] Syria

Mint

Abila, Pérée, modern-day Harta, Jordan

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© British Museum, 1908,0110.853
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