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Æ19 - Elagabalus ΤΑΡϹΟΥ Α Μ Κ

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Issuer Tarsus (Cilicia)
Emperor Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 218-222
Composition Bronze
Weight 3.91 g
Diameter 19 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
509035
References RPC Online VI# 7076
Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

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

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥΡ ΑΝΤΩΝΕΙΝΟϹ

Unabridged legend: Αὐτοκράτωρ Καῖσαρ Μᾶρκος Αὐρήλιος Ἀντωνεῖνος

Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus

Reverse

Inscription

Lettering: ΤΑΡϹΟΥ Α Μ Κ

Unabridged legend: Ταρσοῦ αʹ μεγίστης καλλίστης

Translation: of Tarsus, first, greatest, most beautiful

Mint

Tarsus, Cilicia Pedias, modern-day Tarsus, Turkey

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (218-222) 

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