Philippopolis Diassaria - Elagabalus, 218 – 222
ΦIΛIΠΠOΠOΛEITΩN NEΩKOΡΩN; Homonoia, Philippopolis
Information
Country
Philippopolis
Philippopolis
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Diassaria
Year
218 – 222
Ruler
Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus)
(218–222)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
5.53
Diameter (mm)
19
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Diassaria from Philippopolis. Issued from 218 to 222. Struck in Copper. Measures 19 mm and weighs 5.53 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate head of Elagabalus right. (Aut (-okrator) K (-aesar) M (-arcus) Aur (-hlios) Antoninos: "Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus".)
- Reverse
- Homonoia draped, standing left, holding patera with right hand and cornucopia in left hand. (Philippopoleiton Neokoron: "of Philippopolis, Temple Keeper".)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (218-222) | — | Philippopolis, Thrace |
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