Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Sardes Sardes
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Æ21
Year 198 – 222
Rulers Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218–222) , Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198–217)
Composition Bronze
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 3.5
Diameter (mm) 20
Demonetized Yes

Description

Æ21 from Sardes. Issued from 198 to 222. Struck in Bronze. Measures 20 mm and weighs 3.5 g.

Obverse
Veiled bust of goddess Tyche facing right, wearing mural crown.
Reverse
Kore (cult female figure statue) closely draped, wearing kalathos. Wheat ear in left field. Poppy flower in right field.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vf Comment Frequency
ND (198-222)  € 54,00 Variety 1
ND (198-222)  Variety 2
ND (198-222)  Variety 3
ND (198-222)  Variety 4
ND (198-222)  Variety 5
ND (198-222)  Variety 6

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