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, r., seen from rear
Reverse inscription SEPTIM TVRO (sic) COLO
Reverse design Astarte standing facing, turreted, holding long sceptre and resting on trophy on her r., crowned by Nike standing on small column, l., on her l.; at her feet, to l., small palm tree; to r., murex shell

Coin no. 9 of RPC VI, 8676 (temporary)

 

Reference CGT coll. = CNG Auction 307, 24 July 2013, lot 221
Diameter 27
Weight 19.93
Axis 12
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