Province Syria Phoenice
City Sidon 
Region Phoenicia
Reign Elagabalus
Obverse inscription IM(P) C M AV(R?) ANTONINVS AVG
Obverse design laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus, right, seen from front
Reverse inscription COL AVR PIA METR SIDO(N)
Reverse design front view of temple with four columns with arcuated lintel in the middle, within which Astarte standing facing, turreted, holding long sceptre, crowned by Nike standing on small column, left, on her left; to left, Marsyas standing, right, carrying wineskin on shoulder and raising hand

 

Reference CNG EA 127, 23 Nov. 2005, lot 226
Diameter 28
Weight 17.47
Axis
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