Æ29 - Elagabalus TVRIORVM

€2.00
IssuerTyre (Syria)
Year218-222
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight11.77 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VI#8627
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus, right, seen from front
Obverse script
Obverse letteringIMP CAES M AV ANTONINVS AVG
(Translation: Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus)
Reverse descriptionFront view of temple with six columns with arcuated lintel in the middle, within which Astarte standing facing, turreted, holding long sceptre and resting on trophy on her right, crowned by Nike standing on small column, left, on her left; sometimes, between Astarte and trophy, small palm tree; in exergue, altar between palm branch and murex shell
Reverse script
Reverse letteringTVRIORVM
(Translation: of the Tyrians)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (218-222)  - -
Catalog ID5112552530
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