Hieropolis-Castabala Tetrassarion - Elagabalus, 218 – 222
ΚΑCΤΑΒΑΛEⲰΝ; Hierapolis-Castabala
Information
Country
Hieropolis-Castabala
Hieropolis-Castabala
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetrassarion - Elagabalus
Year
218 – 222
Ruler
Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus)
(218–222)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
16
Diameter (mm)
29
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetrassarion - Elagabalus from Hieropolis-Castabala. Issued from 218 to 222. Struck in Bronze. Measures 29 mm and weighs 16 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus, right. (AYT(-οκράτωρ) Κ(-αίσαρ) Μ(-άρκου) ΑYP(-ήλιου) ΑΝΤΩΝΙΝΟC"Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninos".)
- Reverse
- Front view of quadriga carrying the conical stone of Emesa, on which eagle facing. ("Castabala" city.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (218-222) | — |
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