Æ30 - Elagabalus COL IVL AVG FEL BER

Issuer Berytus (Syria)
Year 218-222
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 19.39 g
Diameter 30 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VI#8325
Obverse description Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse lettering IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG
(Translation: Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus)
Reverse description Front view of temple with four columns with shield in pediment and acroteria along roofline, Nike raising wreath on each corner and Poseidon with Beroe on top; inside,Tyche-Astarte standing facing, left foot on prow of galley, holding stylis and being crowned by Nike standing left on cippus; on either side, genius holding torch; below, two genii on dolphins facing central stairway; below, on either side, cup
Reverse script
Reverse lettering COL IVL AVG FEL BER
(Translation: colony Julia Augusta Felix, Berytus)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (218-222) - -
Numisquare ID 2466296290
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