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Æ19 - Elagabalus ΕΜΙϹΩ ΜΗΤΡΟ ΚΟ Ε

Features

Issuer Emesa (Syria)
Emperor Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 218-222
Composition Bronze
Weight 5.23 g
Diameter 19 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
523601
References RPC Online VI# 8353
Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

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

Lettering: ΑΥΤ Κ (?) ΑΝΤΩΝΙΝΟϹ

Unabridged legend: Αὐτοκράτωρ Καῖσαρ Ἀντωνῖνος

Translation: Emperor Caesar Antoninus

Reverse

Eagle facing, head left, holding wreath in beak and spreading wings

Lettering: ΕΜΙϹΩ ΜΗΤΡΟ ΚΟ Ε

Unabridged legend: Ἐμίσων μητρόπολις κολωνεία εʹ

Translation: of Emesa, metropolis, colony, 5

Mint

Emesa, Syria, modern-day Homs, Syria

Comments

Nurpetlian, Orontes Valley 46 (part)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (218-222) 

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