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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: 32 mm. Weight: 21.70 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III
Accession Number63.1409
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to right.
IMPCAESMAVRAN TONINVSAVG (letters unclear for CAES)
Reverse: Beros, kneeling at left, holds ewer over well in right hand. Poseidon at right stands holding trident in left hand. In his right he grasps Beroe's elbow.
COLIVLA VGFEL In ex.: BER
IMPCAESMAVRAN TONINVSAVG (letters unclear for CAES)
Reverse: Beros, kneeling at left, holds ewer over well in right hand. Poseidon at right stands holding trident in left hand. In his right he grasps Beroe's elbow.
COLIVLA VGFEL In ex.: BER
ProvenanceBy date unknown: R. Cyril Lockett Collection; by 1961: with Glendining & C., Ltd., 7 Blenheim Street, New Bond Street, London, W. 1 (auction of the Lockett Collection, part 12, February 21-23, 1961, lot 3003, partial); by date unknown: Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III Collection; gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III to MFA, September 18, 1963