Æ31 - Elagabalus AVR PIA SI (O) COL ME (RO (P?)
Features
| Issuer |
Sidon
(Syria)  |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 218-222 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 17.94 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 522570 |
| References | RPC Online VI# 8412 Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/) |
Obverse
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus, right, seen from front
Lettering: IMP CAESAR M AV ANTONINVS (AVG)
Unabridged legend: Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus
Translation: Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus
Reverse
Three-quarter view of two-wheel car of Astarte, right, with shrine with four columns within which baetyl; on the roof, two palm branches
Lettering: AVR PIA SID(O) COL MET(RO)(P?)
Unabridged legend: Aurelia Pia Sidon colonia metropolis
Translation: Aurelia Pia Sidon, colony, metropolis
Mint
Sidon, LebanonComments
Rouvier 1496, 1498
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (218-222) | |||||||||||||||
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