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Æ26 - Elagabalus SEP TVRO (sic) COLONI

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Issuer Tyre (Syria)
Emperor Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222)
Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 218-222
Composition Bronze
Weight 8.94 g
Diameter 26 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
524850
References RPC Online VI# 8688
Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander, right, seen from rear

Lettering: M AV ALEXANDER CAES SE

Unabridged legend: Marcus Aurelius Alexander Caesar Severus

Translation: Marcus Aurelius Alexander Caesar Severus

Reverse

Astarte standing facing, turreted, holding long sceptre and resting on trophy on her right, crowned by Nike standing on small column, left, on her left; at her feet, to left, small Marsyas standing, right, carrying wineskin on shoulder and raising hand; to right, murex shell

Lettering: SEP TVRO (sic) COLONI

Unabridged legend: Septimia Tyro colonia

Translation: Septimian Tyre, colony

Mint

Tyre, Lebanon

Comments

Rouvier 2414corr.

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ND (218-222) 

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