Neapolis Æ - Elagabalus, 212 – 222
Neapolis
Information
Country
Neapolis
Neapolis
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Æ - Elagabalus
Year
212 – 222
Ruler
Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus)
(218–222)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
6
Diameter (mm)
19
Thickness (mm)
4
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Æ - Elagabalus from Neapolis. Issued from 212 to 222. Struck in Bronze. Measures 19 mm and weighs 6 g.
- Obverse
- Elagabalus draped and laureate bust right. (Αὐτ(οκράτωρ) Κ(αῖσαρ) Μ(άρκος) ΑΥΡ(ήλιος) ἈΝΤΩΝΙΝΟΣ : "the emperor cesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus".)
- Reverse
- Mount Gerizim surmounted by temple and altar, colonnade below mountain, small star or sun above, unknown letter in exergue. (ΦΛ(αουιας)NEACΠOΛΕω(ς)(εν)ΣΥΡ(ίᾳ)ΠΑΛ(αεστινᾳ) : "[Coin] Of the flavian New-City in Syria Palestine".)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (212-222) | — | Neapolis |
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