Antioch on the Orontes Tetradrachm - Elagabalus, 218 – 222
Antioch
Information
Country
Antioch on the Orontes
Antioch on the Orontes
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
218 – 222
Ruler
Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus)
(218–222)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
13.95
Diameter (mm)
27
Thickness (mm)
3.8
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Antioch on the Orontes. Issued from 218 to 222. Struck in Billon. Measures 27 mm and weighs 13.95 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate head right, slight drapery on left shoulder, one ribbon over shoulder, three dots above
- Reverse
- Eagle standing facing, head right, holding wreath in its beak, star between legs, delta-epsilon across upper fields
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (218-222) | — | € 24,00 | Antioch |
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