Sardes Æ25 - Elagabalus, 218 – 222
CΑΡΔΙΑΝΩΝ Β ΝEΩΚΟΡΩΝ; Sardis
Information
Country
Sardes
Sardes
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Æ25 - Elagabalus
Year
218 – 222
Ruler
Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus)
(218–222)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
7.5
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Æ25 - Elagabalus from Sardes. Issued from 218 to 222. Struck in Bronze. Measures 25 mm and weighs 7.5 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Elagabalus, to right, laureate, draped, cuirassed. (AYT(-οκράτωρ) K(-αίσαρ) Μ(-άρκου) ΑYPH(-λιου) ΑΝΤΩΝEΙΝΟC CE(-βαστος)."Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, August".)
- Reverse
- Zeus Lydios standing facing, looking left, holding long sceptre with left hand and thunderbolt in right hand. (Temple-Keeper [of Sardis].)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (218-222) | — |
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