Æ31 - Elagabalus COL IVL AVG FEL BER

€2.00
IssuerBerytus (Syria)
Year218-222
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight19.39 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) VI#8326
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse letteringIMP CAES M AVR (retrograde R) ANTONINVS AVG
(Translation: Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus)
Reverse descriptionFront view of temple with four columns with shield in pediment and acroteria along roofline, Nike raising wreath on each corner and Poseidon with Beroe on top; inside,Tyche-Astarte standing facing, left foot on prow of galley, holding stylis and being crowned by Nike standing left on cippus; on either side, genius holding torch; below, two genii on dolphins facing central stairway; below, on either side, cup
Reverse script
Reverse letteringCOL IVL AVG FEL BER
(Translation: colony Julia Augusta Felix, Berytus)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (218-222)  - -
Catalog ID4631144550
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