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Æ31 - Elagabalus COL AVR PIA METRO SID

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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 17.43 g
Diameter 31 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
522587
References RPC Online VI# 8438
Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

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

Lettering: IM C M AV ANTONINVS AVG P

Unabridged legend: Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus Pius

Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus Pius

Reverse

Zeus seated on throne, left, holding Nike and long sceptre; at his feet, eagle, left, looking back

Lettering: COL AVR PIA METRO SID

Unabridged legend: colonia Aurelia Pia metropolis Sidon

Translation: the colony Aurelia Pia Sidon, metropolis

Mint

Sidon, Lebanon

Comments

Rouvier 1559

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