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Coin of Berytus with bust of Elagabalus
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 218–222
Mint: Syria, Berytus
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 24.5 mm. Weight: 9.64 gm. Die Axis: 11
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III
Accession Number1998.626
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to right.
IMPCAESMAVRAN TONINVSAVG
Reverse: Neptune with dolphin and trident stands within temple with six columns.
COLIVL AVGFEL either side of steps: BE R
IMPCAESMAVRAN TONINVSAVG
Reverse: Neptune with dolphin and trident stands within temple with six columns.
COLIVL AVGFEL either side of steps: BE R
ProvenanceBy date unknown: R. Cyril Lockett Collection; by 1961: with Glendining & Co. Ltd., 7 Blenheim Street, New Bond Street, London (auction of the R. Cyril Lockett Collection, part XII, February 21-23, lot 3003, partial); probably 1961: Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III Collection; 1998 year-end gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III to MFA