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AR23 - 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 11.78 g
Diameter 23 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
543539
References RPC Online VI# 10148
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

Emperor in quadriga left, wearing toga, raising right hand and holding sceptre

Lettering: L Ε

Unabridged legend: ἔτους εʹ

Translation: of year 5

Mint

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

Comments

D 4096, M 2870, BMC 1521, Geissen 2344, E 2926 (5)

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Examples of the type

Picture 1 of the example of AR23 - Elagabalus (L Ε) Picture 2 of the example of AR23 - Elagabalus (L Ε)
© British Museum, 1864.1118.611
24 mm13.6 g (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of AR23 - Elagabalus (L Ε) Picture 2 of the example of AR23 - Elagabalus (L Ε)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS), 1944.100.64319
22 mm11.05 g 12h (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of AR23 - Elagabalus (L Ε) Picture 2 of the example of AR23 - Elagabalus (L Ε)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS), 1944.100.64320
23 mm10.58 g 12h (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of AR23 - Elagabalus (L Ε) Picture 2 of the example of AR23 - Elagabalus (L Ε)
© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, HCR27191
24 mm11.46 g (see more)
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