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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: 29 mm. Weight: 17.76 gm. Die Axis: 6
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III
Accession Number63.1415
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to right.
IMCMAVRAN TONINVSAVG
Reverse: Modius, with two handles, containing ears of barley.
COLAVRPIAMETRSID In ex.: AETERNV/BF
IMCMAVRAN TONINVSAVG
Reverse: Modius, with two handles, containing ears of barley.
COLAVRPIAMETRSID In ex.: AETERNV/BF
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