| Issuer | Sidon (Syria) |
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| 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 |
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| 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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