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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: 28.5 mm. Weight: 16.86 gm. Die Axis: 11
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III
Accession Number63.1411
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to right.
IMPCAESMAVRAN TONINVSAVG
Reverse: Tetrastyle temple with standing figure of Astarte in center crowned by Nike on a column at right. Winged genii at right and left. Phiale in pediment. Above roof on each side, Nike, (Poseidon and Beroe in center ?). Below, winged genius with trident rides dolphin each side of steps.
COLIV L A[V]GFEL In ex.: BER
IMPCAESMAVRAN TONINVSAVG
Reverse: Tetrastyle temple with standing figure of Astarte in center crowned by Nike on a column at right. Winged genii at right and left. Phiale in pediment. Above roof on each side, Nike, (Poseidon and Beroe in center ?). Below, winged genius with trident rides dolphin each side of steps.
COLIV L A[V]GFEL 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