Æ27 - Elagabalus COL AVR PIA METR SID

Issuer Sidon (Syria)
Year 218-222
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 16.82 g
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VI#8397
Obverse description Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus, right, seen from front
Obverse script
Obverse lettering IM C M AV ANTONINVS AVG
(Translation: Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus)
Reverse description Side view of two-wheel car of Astarte, with shrine with four columns within which baetyl on basis; on either side, pries (?) standing, holding torch; on the roof, four palm branches
Reverse script
Reverse lettering COL AVR PIA METR SID
(Translation: colony of Aurelia Pia metropolis Sidon)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (218-222) - -
Numisquare ID 9673907410
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