Æ27 - Elagabalus ΙΕΡΑϹ ΒΥΒΛΟΥ
| Issuer | Byblus (Syria) |
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| Year | 218-222 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | |
| Currency | |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.69 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | |
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| Reference(s) | VI#8302 |
| Obverse description | Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus, right, seen from rear |
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| Obverse script | |
| Obverse lettering |
ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥΡ ΑΝΤΩΝΙΝΟϹ (Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) |
| Reverse description | Front view of temple with six columns with arcuated lintel in the middle topped by palmette, within which Astarte standing, facing, wearing kalathos, holding long sceptre and placing foot on prow; to right, small Nike standing on column, left, crowning her with wreath |
| Reverse script | |
| Reverse lettering |
ΙΕΡΑϹ ΒΥΒΛΟΥ (Translation: of sacred Byblus) |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
ND (218-222) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 4576316960 |
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