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AR22 - Elagabalus L Ε

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Issuer Alexandria (Egypt)
Emperor Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222)
Empress Julia Maesa (218-224)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 221-222
Composition Billon
Weight 11.57 g
Diameter 22 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
543524
References RPC Online VI# 10162
Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

Draped bust of Julia Maesa, right

Lettering: ΙΟΥΛ ΜΑΙϹΑ ϹΕΒ(Α) ΜΗ(Τ) ϹΤΡΑ

Unabridged legend: Ἰουλία Μαῖσα Σεβαστὴ μήτηρ στρατοπέδων

Translation: Julia Maesa Augusta, Mother of the Camps

Reverse

Athena bust right, wearing aegis and Corinthian helmet (griffin beneath crest)

Lettering: L Ε

Unabridged legend: ἔτους εʹ

Translation: of year 5

Mint

Alexandria (ancient), Egypt (332 BC - 476 AD)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (221-222) 

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