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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: 21.5 mm. Weight: 5.73 gm. Die Axis: 11
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III
Accession Number68.784
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to right.
MIPC MAVAN TONIN[VSAVG]
Reverse: Kadmos runs left, looking right, wearing sheathed sword and cloak. Right hand points forward and left holds cloak around his waist.
COLAVR PI AMETRSID
MIPC MAVAN TONIN[VSAVG]
Reverse: Kadmos runs left, looking right, wearing sheathed sword and cloak. Right hand points forward and left holds cloak around his waist.
COLAVR PI AMETRSID
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