Æ24 - Elagabalus COL CESARIA (LIB) ITVR

Issuer Caesarea ad Libanum (Syria Phoenice)
Year 218-222
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 8.48 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VI#8225
Obverse description Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse lettering AVR ALEΞANΔROS CAΙSAR (sic)
(Translation: Aurelius Alexander Caesar)
Reverse description Front view of temple with four columns with arcuated lintel, within which Astarte standing, facing, wearing kalathos, resting on long sceptre, crowned by military figure standing, left; on either side, female figure within niche, each having stairway, the one on the left raising hands
Reverse script
Reverse lettering COL CESARIA (LIB) ITVR
(Translation: the colony Caesarea of Libanus, of the Ituraei)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (218-222) - -
Numisquare ID 4016307060
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