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Coin of Sidon with bust of Elagabalus
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 218–222
Mint: Syria, Sidon
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 30.5 mm. Weight: 19.68 gm. Die Axis: 6
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III
Accession Number63.1414
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to right.
IMPCAESAR .MAVANTONINV
Reverse: Two-wheeled cart of Astarte with four columns supporting roof. Two palm branches above roof. Within, baetyl topped by double capital. Dotted line on roof, horizontal and two transverse lines on body.
AVRP[ I ]A SID COLMET
IMPCAESAR .MAVANTONINV
Reverse: Two-wheeled cart of Astarte with four columns supporting roof. Two palm branches above roof. Within, baetyl topped by double capital. Dotted line on roof, horizontal and two transverse lines on body.
AVRP[ I ]A SID COLMET
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