Æ31 - Elagabalus AVR PIA SI (O) COL ME (RO (P?)

€2.00
IssuerSidon (Syria)
Year218-222
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight17.94 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VI#8412
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus, right, seen from front
Obverse script
Obverse letteringIMP CAESAR M AV ANTONINVS (AVG)
(Translation: Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus)
Reverse descriptionThree-quarter view of two-wheel car of Astarte, right, with shrine with four columns within which baetyl; on the roof, two palm branches
Reverse script
Reverse letteringAVR PIA SID(O) COL MET(RO)(P?)
(Translation: Aurelia Pia Sidon, colony, metropolis)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (218-222)  - -
Catalog ID4306083390
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