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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: 27.5 mm. Weight: 10.38 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III
Accession Number68.781
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to right. IMPCAESMAVRAN TONINVSAVG
Reverse: Within hexastyle temple, Poseidon stands left, right foot on rock, trident in left hand, dolphin in right, In pediment, shield.
COLIVL AVGFEL in ex.: BE R
Reverse: Within hexastyle temple, Poseidon stands left, right foot on rock, trident in left hand, dolphin in right, In pediment, shield.
COLIVL AVGFEL in ex.: BE R
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