Æ30 - Macrinus ΙΕΡΑϹ ΒΥΒΛΟΥ

Issuer Byblus (Syria)
Year 217-218
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 19.69 g
Diameter 30 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) V.3#69450
Obverse description Laureate and cuirassed bust of Macrinus, right, seen from front
Obverse script
Obverse lettering ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΜΑΚΡΙΝΟϹ ϹΕΒ
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Macrinus Augustus)
Reverse description Temple with court attached to its rear, the whole viewed in aerial perspective; five steps lead to the front of the temple with two columns open left, within which a lighted altar is seen and acrostolium decorated with trefoil; five steps lead to a side-entrance to the court, within which is a large cone surrounded by an ornate fence; six-pointed star below temple
Reverse script
Reverse lettering ΙΕΡΑϹ ΒΥΒΛΟΥ
(Translation: of sacred Byblus)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (217-218) - -
Numisquare ID 4559517360
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