Æ23 - Elagabalus COL IVL AVG FEL BER

Issuer Berytus (Syria)
Year 218-222
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 10.88 g
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VI#8342
Obverse description Laureate and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus, right, seen from front
Obverse script
Obverse lettering IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG
(Translation: Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus)
Reverse description Front view of temple with six columns with shield in pediment and acroteria along roofline; inside, Poseidon standing, left, holding dolphin and resting on trident, placing foot on rock; below, central stairway
Reverse script
Reverse lettering COL IVL AVG FEL BER
(Translation: colony Julia Augusta Felix, Berytus)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (218-222) - -
Numisquare ID 9836271770
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