Philippopolis Assarion - Elagabalus, 218 – 222
ΦIΛIΠΠOΠOΛEITΩN NEΩKOΡΩN; Philippopolis
Information
Country
Philippopolis
Philippopolis
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Assarion - Elagabalus
Year
218 – 222
Ruler
Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus)
(218–222)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.9
Diameter (mm)
18.5
Thickness (mm)
2.4
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Assarion - Elagabalus from Philippopolis. Issued from 218 to 222. Struck in Bronze. Measures 18.5 mm and weighs 3.9 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate head of Elagabalus right. (Aut (-okrator) K (-aesar) M (-arcus) Aur (-hlios) Antoninos: "Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus".)
- Reverse
- Hygiene (Salus) draped, standing right, holding a phiale with her right hand and feeding a snake with her left hand (Philippopoleiton Neokoron: "of Philippopolis, Temple Keeper".)
- Edge
- Gross
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (218-222) | — | Philippopolis |
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