Æ24 - Macrinus ΙΕΡΑϹ ΒΥΒΛΟΥ

Issuer Byblus (Syria)
Year 217-218
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 10.93 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) V.3#69452
Obverse description Bare-headed and cuirassed bust of Diadumenian, right, seen from front, sometimes with gorgoneion on cuirass
Obverse script
Obverse lettering Μ ΟΠ ΔΙΑΔΟΥΜΕΝΙΑΝΟϹ ΚΑ(Ι(Ϲ))
(Translation: Marcus Opellius Diadumenianus Caesar)
Reverse description Temple with two columns with large arched ornate central bay, within turreted Astarte standing right, left foot on prow, right hand resting on sceptre and crowned by Nike set on column
Reverse script
Reverse lettering ΙΕΡΑϹ ΒΥΒΛΟΥ
(Translation: of sacred Byblus)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (217-218) - -
Numisquare ID 7397973840
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