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Æ24 - Elagabalus COL IVL AVG FEL BER

Features

Issuer Berytus (Syria)
Emperor Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 218-222
Composition Bronze
Weight 10.55 g
Diameter 24 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
521629
References RPC Online VI# 8343
Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus, right, seen from rear

Lettering: IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG

Unabridged legend: Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus

Translation: Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus

Reverse

Front view of temple with six columns with shield in pediment and acroteria along roofline; inside, Poseidon standing, left, holding dolphin and resting on trident, placing foot on rock; below, central stairway

Lettering: COL IVL AVG FEL BER

Unabridged legend: colonia Iulia Augusta Felix Berytus

Translation: colony Julia Augusta Felix, Berytus

Mint

Berytus, modern-day Beirut, Lebanon

Comments

Sawaya 1988–2010, Rouvier 577–bis

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (218-222) 

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