Syria, Antioch, Diadumenian
Description:
Syria, Antioch, Diadumenian (217 - 218 AD). KAI MO ΔI ANTΩNEINOC CE; bare-headed, cuirassed bust right / large SC, Δ above, E below, all in wreath ornamented by star.
Diameter:
AE17 mm
Weight:
3,48 g
Grade:
aVF/VF
Attribution:
BMC 408-411
Commentary:
brown patina, good details
History:
Diadumenian owes his name to a diademed shaped caul - a piece of membrane covering a newborn's face and head.
Article Number:
048-08-05-41652