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Numismatic and History Discussion Forums => Roman Provincial Coins Discussion Forum => Topic started by: v-drome on August 29, 2021, 06:35:58 pm
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Hi, all. I have assigned this coin from Caesarea Maritima to Elagabalus, as BMC Palestine 117 or Kadman 83v. However, the only reference book I have is Kadman, so if anyone has a newer publication such as Rosenberger or Sofaer and thinks it might be Caracalla, please let me know. The inscription is pretty rough and incomplete, so that doesn't make it any easier, but I have transcribed it as best I can. Thanks, V-drome
BCC CM45
Roman Provincial Caesarea Maritima
Elagabalus 218-222 CE
Obv: IM C M AV [ANTON]
Laureate, draped? bust right.
Rev:CO[....] G CAES
Bust of Serapis, draped, wearing kalathos, right.
AE 20.0 x 18.5mm. 7.17gm. Axis:210. Half-denomination
Poss. ref: BMC Palestine 117; Kadman 83v.(obv./rev. inscription)
Surface find, Caesarea Maritima, 1976
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
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This one is definitely Elagabalus. Only one issue of the type Emperor bust/Serapis is know for Caracalla, and it is much bigger. These of Elagabalus vary in size and style, I am not sure whether they represent different denominations or dates. Sofaer has similar coin to yours, number 75.
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Great! Thank you Alex.