Æ26 - Elagabalus S (P) TVRO COLON

€2.00
IssuerTyre (Syria)
Year218-222
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight9.64 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VI#8679
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse letteringIMP CAES M AV ANTONINVS AV
(Translation: Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus)
Reverse descriptionAstarte standing facing, turreted, holding long sceptre and resting on trophy on her right, crowned by Nike standing on small column, left, on her left; at her feet, to left, small Marsyas standing, right, carrying wineskin on shoulder and raising hand; to right, murex shell
Reverse script
Reverse letteringSE(P) TVRO COLON
(Translation: Septimian Tyre, colony)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (218-222)  - -
Catalog ID8747442690
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