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Æ20 - Elagabalus ΑΠΑΜΕΩΝ
| Bronze | 4.05 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Apamea (Phrygia) (Conventus of Apamea) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 218-222 |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.05 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#285797 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bundle of corn ears
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΠΑΜƐΩΝ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Elagabalus, who was a Roman emperor known for his controversial and unconventional reign. He was known for his extreme religious and sexual behavior, and his coinage often reflected his unorthodox beliefs and practices. This coin, in particular, is notable for its depiction of Elagabalus in a feminine manner, with a long, flowing hairstyle and a necklace, which was seen as unconventional for a Roman emperor at the time.