Æ31 - Elagabalus AVRE PIA SIDON COL METROP
Features
| Issuer |
Sidon
(Syria)  |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 218-222 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 18.22 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 522549 |
| References | RPC Online VI# 8394 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 AV ANTONINVS AVG
Unabridged legend: Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus
Translation: Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus
Reverse
Front view of temple with four columns with arcuated lintel in the middle, within which Astarte standing facing, turreted, holding long sceptre, crowned by Nike standing on small column, left, on her left; to left, Marsyas standing, right, carrying wineskin on shoulder and raising hand
Lettering: AVRE PIA SIDON COL METROP
Unabridged legend: Aurelia Pia Sidon colonia metropolis
Translation: Aurelia Pia Sidon, colony, metropolis
Mint
Sidon, LebanonComments
Rouvier 1491
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (218-222) | |||||||||||||||
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