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Æ27 - Elagabalus COL L SEPT SEBASTE

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Issuer Sebaste (Syria Palaestina)
Emperor Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 218-222
Composition Bronze
Weight 16.78 g
Diameter 27 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
523374
References RPC Online VI# 8891
Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

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

Lettering: IMP CAESAR M AVR ANTONINVS

Unabridged legend: Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus

Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus

Reverse

Front view of temple with four columns, wreath in pediment, within which Jupiter seated on throne, left, holding long sceptre and pater (?), between Juno standing in front of him, right, and Minerva standing behind him, right, holding spear and resting on shield

Lettering: COL L SEPT SEBASTE

Unabridged legend: colonia Lucia Septimia Sebaste

Translation: colony of Lucius Septimius Sebaste

Mint

Sebaste, Samaria, modern-day Palestine, Israel

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (218-222) 

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