Æ16 - Elagabalus ΜΗΤ ΚΟ ΕΔΕϹϹΗΝωΝ
Features
| Issuer |
Edessa (Mesopotamia)
 |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222)
Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 218-222 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.66 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 580335 |
| References | RPC Online VI# 7791 Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/) |
Obverse
Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander, right, seen from rear
Lettering: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟϹ
Translation: Alexander
Reverse
Turreted and draped bust of the Tyche of the City, right; to right, small temple with pediment
Lettering: ΜΗΤ ΚΟ ΕΔΕϹϹΗΝωΝ
Unabridged legend: μητρόπολις Κολωνία Εδεσσηνῶν
Translation: metropolis colony of the Edessenes
Mint
Edessa, Mesopotamia, modern-day Urfa, TurkeySee also
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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| ND (218-222) | 
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