| Issuer | Sidon (Syria) |
| Year | 218-222 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | |
| Currency | |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 17.29 g |
| Dimensions | 30 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round (irregular) Hammered |
| Orientation | |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | VI#8405 |
| Obverse description | Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus, right, seen from front |
| Obverse script | |
| Obverse lettering | IM C M AV(R) ANTONINVS AVG (P) (Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus Pious) |
| Reverse description | Three-quarter view of two-wheel car of Astarte, right, 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(O) SID (Translation: the colony Aurelia Pia Sidon, metropolis) |
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| Mint | |
| Mintage | ND
(218-222) - - |
| Catalog ID | 9098774580 |
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