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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 mm. Weight: 19.04 gm. Die Axis: 4
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III
Accession Number68.783
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to right.
IMCMAVRAN TONINVSAVG
Reverse: Car of Astarte on two wheels with four columns supporting roof, above which emerge four palm branches. Baetyl on draped base within, flanked each side by uncertain figure.
COLAVR PIA METR in ex.: SID
IMCMAVRAN TONINVSAVG
Reverse: Car of Astarte on two wheels with four columns supporting roof, above which emerge four palm branches. Baetyl on draped base within, flanked each side by uncertain figure.
COLAVR PIA METR in ex.: SID
ProvenanceBy date unknown: R. Cyril Lockett Collection; by 1961: with Glendining & Co. Ltd., 7 Blenheim Street, New Bond Street, London, W. 1 (auction of the R. Cyril Lockett Collection, part XII, 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, December 11, 1968