RPC VI, 8676 (temporary)

Province Syria Phoenice
City Tyre 
Region Phoenicia
Reign Elagabalus
Obverse inscription IMP CAES M AV ANTONINVS AVG
Obverse design laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus, right, seen from rear
Reverse inscription SEPTIM TVRO (sic) COLO
Reverse design Astarte standing facing, turreted, holding long sceptre and resting on trophy on her right, crowned by Nike standing on small column, left, on her left; at her feet, to left, small palm tree; to right, murex shell

Coin no. 1 of RPC VI, 8676 (temporary)

 

Museum British Museum, London (UK)
Inventory no. G.5155
Reference BMC 388
Diameter 29
Weight 20.57
Axis 5
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