Æ31 - Elagabalus CAESARΙA LIBANU COL, ΑΛΦ

Issuer Caesarea ad Libanum (Syria Phoenice)
Year 219-220
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 19.15 g
Diameter 31 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VI#30522
Obverse description Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse lettering IMP C M AVR ANTONINVS AVG
(Translation: Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus)
Reverse description Astarte enthroned facing, wearing kalathos, holding long sceptre and uncertain object, flanked by two bulls; to left and right, poppies (?) on long stems
Reverse script
Reverse lettering CAESARΙA LIBANU COL, ΑΛΦ
(Translation: Caesarea ad Libanum, colony, 531)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (219-220) - -
Numisquare ID 1421567740
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