Metropolis Æ23 - Elagabalus, 218 – 222
ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛEΙΤΩΝ; Metropolis, Ionia
Information
Country
Metropolis
Metropolis
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Æ23 - Elagabalus
Year
218 – 222
Ruler
Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus)
(218–222)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
6.5
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Æ23 - Elagabalus from Metropolis. Issued from 218 to 222. Struck in Bronze. Measures 23 mm and weighs 6.5 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus, right. ((Αυτοκράτωρ Καίσαρ Μάρκου Αυρήλιου Αντωνίνος)"Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus".)
- Reverse
- Ares standing facing, looking left or right, holding spear and resting hand on shield. ("Metropolis".)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (218-222) | — |
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