PHOENICIA, Sidon. Elagabalus. AD 218-222. Æ (29mm, 14.56 g, 12h). Near VF.Electronic Auction 561 Roman Provincial, Bronze Sold For $ 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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PHOENICIA, Sidon. Elagabalus. AD 218-222. Æ (29mm, 14.56 g, 12h). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front; c/m: car of Astarte in rectangular incuse / Car of Astarte: side view of two-wheel tetrastyle shrine; within, baetyl on basis flanked by priest (?) standing, holding torch; on the roof, four palm fronds. RPC VI Online 8397; Rouvier 1548-9 var. (legends). For c/m: Howgego 396i. Red surfaces, find patina, cleaning marks, flan crack. Near VF. |