Æ29 - Elagabalus COL CESARIA LIB ΑΛΦ

Issuer Caesarea ad Libanum (Syria Phoenice)
Year 219-220
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 18.92 g
Diameter 29 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VI#8228
Obverse description Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse lettering IMP C M AVR ANTONINVS AVG
(Translation: Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus)
Reverse description Front view of shrine with two columns with arcuated lintel supported by human head-shaped capitals, within which Astarte standing completely veiled, facing, wearing kalathos, resting head on hand; to left, long sceptre surmounted by bird, right; to left, star; to right, crescent
Reverse script
Reverse lettering COL CESARIA LIB ΑΛΦ
(Translation: the colony Caesarea of Libanus, 531)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (219-220) - -
Numisquare ID 5586905350
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