Petra Æ - Elagabalus, 218 – 222
Petra
Information
Country
Petra
Petra
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Semissis
Year
218 – 222
Ruler
Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus)
(218–222)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
6.25
Diameter (mm)
19
Thickness (mm)
1.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Semissis from Petra. Issued from 218 to 222. Struck in Bronze. Measures 19 mm and weighs 6.25 g.
- Obverse
- The Emperor Elagabalus (Heliogabalus or Marcus Aurelius Antoninus), laureate and draped to the right.
- Reverse
- A priest tracing the Pomerium (the sacred boundary of the city), with a plow towed by a cow.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (218-222) | — |
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