RPC VI, 8498 (temporary)

Province Syria Phoenice
City Sidon 
Region Phoenicia
Reign Elagabalus
Obverse inscription IMP C M AV(R) ANTONINVS AV(G)
Obverse design laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus, right, seen from rear
Reverse inscription COL AVR PIA METR(O) SID
Reverse design three-quarter view of two-wheel car of Astarte, right, with shrine with four columns within which baetyl on two supports; on the roof, four palm branches

Coin no. 4 of RPC VI, 8498 (temporary)

 

Reference CNG EA 357, 12 Aug. 2015, lot 291
Diameter 24
Weight 10.92
Axis 12
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