Tantalus - the ancient coin registry

Coin Information: Tantalus S/N 31910

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Coin type:Roman Provincial
Entered by:kerux   (Seller rating: 5.0 out of 5, based on 25 buyer responses)
Added on: Aug 15, 2008
Ruler: Elagabalus (Emperor of Rome)
Region, City:Syria, Seleucis and Pieria-Antiochia ad Orontem
Coin: Bronze AE20
AYT K MAY ANTWNINOC CE - Bust right
SC - Legend in laurel wreath, DE in upper field, eagle with spread wings lower field
Mint: (218-222 AD)
Wt./Size/Axis:3.30g / 20mm / -
References:
  • Lindgren I, 2004
  • BMC 440
Acquisition/Sale:
Notes:Aug 15, 08 - ANTIOCH was a city in Syria founded by Seleucius I Nicator in 300 BC. Annexed by Rome in 64 BC. It was in Antioch the name “Christian” was first used (Acts 11:26). The Apostle Paul spent much time here.

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