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. 24 of RPC VI, 8498 (temporary)

 

Museum British Museum, London (UK)
Inventory no. 1900,0707.112
Reference BMC 254
Diameter 25.5
Weight 12.22
Axis 1
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