Æ24 - Elagabalus ΙΕΡΑϹ ΒΥΒΛΟΥ
| Issuer | Byblus (Syria) |
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| Year | 218-222 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | |
| Currency | |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.31 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | |
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| Reference(s) | VI#8315 |
| Obverse description | Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander, right, seen from rear |
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| Obverse script | |
| Obverse lettering |
Μ ΑΥΡ(Η) ΑΛΕΞΝΑΔΡΟϹ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ (Translation: Marcus Aurelius Alexander Caesar) |
| Reverse description | Front view of temple with six columns with decorated arcuated lintel in the middle, within which Astarte standing, facing, head right, wearing kalathos, holding long sceptre and placing foot on prow; to right, small Nike standing on column, left, crowning her with wreath |
| Reverse script | |
| Reverse lettering |
ΙΕΡΑϹ ΒΥΒΛΟΥ (Translation: of sacred Byblus) |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
ND (218-222) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 9621851490 |
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