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Æ25 - Elagabalus ΘΕCCAΛΟΝΙΚΕΩΝ; Thessalonica
| Copper | 12 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Thessalonica (Roman province of Macedonia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 218-222 |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#299770 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Nike advancing left, holding Cabeirus and palm frond.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΘΕCCAΛΟΝΙΚΕΩΝ
Translation: "Thessalonica"
Interesting fact
The coin , the Æ25 - Elagabalus (ΘΕCCAΛΟΝΙΚΕΩΝ; Thessalonica) (218-222) from Thessalonica (Roman province of Macedonia) made of Copper weighing 12 g, is a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It is considered a significant artifact from the Roman Empire, and its value lies not only in its monetary worth but also in its historical and cultural significance. The coin's design features the image of Elagabalus, who was a Roman emperor known for his controversial reign and his attempts to introduce Eastern religious practices to Rome. The coin's rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
