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. 25 of RPC VI, 8498 (temporary)

 

Museum British Museum, London (UK)
Inventory no. 1908,0110.1314
Reference BMC 256
Diameter 25
Weight 9.80
Axis 12
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