Æ25 - Elagabalus COL CESARIA ΒΛΦ

Issuer Caesarea ad Libanum (Syria Phoenice)
Year 220-221
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 9.24 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VI#8240
Obverse description Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse lettering AVR AΛEΞANΔROS KAISAR (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; in exergue, river god swimming, right, between two stairways
Reverse script
Reverse lettering COL CESARIA ΒΛΦ
(Translation: the colony Caesarea, 532)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (220-221) - -
Numisquare ID 7637401500
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