Æ20 - Elagabalus MET AVR PIA SID COL

Issuer Sidon (Syria)
Year 218-222
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 6.48 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VI#8542
Obverse description Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse lettering IMP C M AV ANTONINVS
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus)
Reverse description Three-quarter view of two-wheel car of Astarte, right, with shrine with four columns within which baetyl; on the roof, two palm branches
Reverse script
Reverse lettering MET AVR PIA SID COL
(Translation: colony of Augusta Pia metropolis Sidon)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (218-222) - -
Numisquare ID 9740710220
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