Æ30 - Elagabalus SEPTIM TV (O) COL

€2.00
IssuerTyre (Syria)
Year218-222
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight17.70 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VI#8621
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse letteringIMP CAES M AV(R) 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; in exergue, altar between palm tree and murex shell
Reverse script
Reverse letteringSEPTIM TVR(O) COL
(Translation: Septimian Tyre, colony)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (218-222)  - -
Catalog ID3090001000
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