RPC VI, 8405 (temporary)

Province Syria Phoenice
City Sidon 
Region Phoenicia
Reign Elagabalus
Obverse inscription IM C M AV(R) ANTONINVS AVG (P)
Obverse design laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus, right, seen from front
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 basis; on either side, priest(?) standing, holding torch; on the roof, four palm branches

Coin no. 17 of RPC VI, 8405 (temporary)

 

Reference Rauch Summer 2007, 11 Sept. 2007, lot 784 = Hirsch 249, 7 Feb. 2007, lot 2066
Diameter 30
Weight 17.18
Axis
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