Æ31 - Elagabalus COL AVR PIA METRO SID

Issuer Sidon (Syria)
Year 218-222
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 17.55 g
Diameter 31 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VI#8404
Obverse description Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse lettering IMP CAESAR M A ANTONINVS AV
(Translation: Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus)
Reverse description Three-quarter view of two-wheel car of Astarte, right, with shrine with four columns within which baetyl on basis and two supports; on the roof, two or four palm branches
Reverse script
Reverse lettering COL AVR PIA METRO SID
(Translation: the colony Aurelia Pia Sidon, metropolis)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (218-222) - -
Numisquare ID 5937324370
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