AR24 - Elagabalus L Ε

Features

Issuer	Alexandria (Egypt)
Emperor	Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	221-222
Composition	Billon
Weight	12.49 g
Diameter	24 mm
Shape	Round (irregular)
Technique	Hammered
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 543538
References	RPC Online VI# 10149 Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

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

Lettering: Α ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ΜΑ ΑΥΡ ΑΝΤωΝΙΝΟϹ ΕΥϹΕΒ

Unabridged legend: Αὐτοκράτωρ Καῖσαρ Μᾶρκος Αὐρήλιος Ἀντωνῖνος Εὐσεβής

Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Pius

Reverse

Helios and Selene, jugate busts right; Helios is radiate; Selene wears crescent

Lettering: L Ε

Unabridged legend: ἔτους εʹ

Translation: of year 5

Mint

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

Comments

D 4116, Ο 2824, Geissen 2342, E 2933 (5)

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Date					VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
Undetermined
ND (221-222)

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