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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Æ35 - Elagabalus Μ ΑΥ ΕΥΑΝΔΡΟϹ Β Ο ΑΡΧΙΑΤ ΑΡΞ ΚΕΡΑΜΙΗΤΩΝ
| Bronze | 22.74 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Ceramus (Conventus of Alabanda) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 218-222 |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 22.74 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#406236 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Temple with four columns enclosing male figure standing right, in a short chiton, holding double axe and spear, two lions (?) at his feet.
Script: Greek
Lettering: Μ ΑΥ ΕΥΑΝΔΡΟϹ Β Ο ΑΡΧΙΑΤ ΑΡΞ ΚΕΡΑΜΙΗΤΩΝ
Comment
Magistrate of Marcus Aurelius Evandros II (archiatros).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Elagabalus, who was a Roman emperor who ruled from 218 to 222 AD. He was known for his controversial religious and social reforms, and his coinage often reflected his unconventional beliefs and practices. The coin's design, which includes an image of Elagabalus and various gods and goddesses, reflects the emperor's efforts to promote a syncretic form of religion that blended elements of Roman, Greek, and Eastern cultures.