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Æ29 - Elagabalus COL AVR PIA METRO SIDON

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Issuer Sidon (Syria)
Emperor Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 218-222
Composition Bronze
Weight 15.13 g
Diameter 29 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
522523
References RPC Online VI# 8385
Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

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

Lettering: IMP CAESAR M A ANTONINV

Unabridged legend: Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus

Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus

Reverse

Car of Astarte between crescent and star, within circle of the Zodiac

Lettering: COL AVR PIA METRO SIDON

Unabridged legend: colonia Aurelia Pia Metropolis Sidon

Translation: colony of Aurelia Pia metropolis Sidon

Mint

Sidon, Lebanon

Comments

Rouvier 1527, 1561

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (218-222) 

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