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Tetradrachm - Elagabalus Antioch
| Billon | 13.95 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Antioch on the Orontes (Syria Coele) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 218-222 |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 13.95 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 3.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#149164 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Eagle standing facing, head right, holding wreath in its beak, star between legs, delta-epsilon across upper fields
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΔHMAΡX EΞ YΠATOC TO B
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Elagabalus, who was known for his controversial and unconventional reign. He was a priest of the sun god Elagabal, and his coinage often featured imagery related to the sun god and other deities. The Tetradrachm coin from Antioch on the Orontes (Syria Coele) is a rare example of this coinage and is highly sought after by collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (218-222) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Tetradrachm - Elagabalus (Antioch) (218-222) coin.
