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bmc123
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Elagabalus
Tripolis, Phoenicia
Obv: AV K M AVP ANTΩNINOC, Laureate undraped bust right.
Rev: TPI ΠO ΛI TωN →BΛΦ, Temple of Astarte consisting of central portion surmounted by arch and two wings, each with four columns, surmounted by pediments; flat roof over the wings and pediment over the central protion; steps approaching middle of podium; within Astarte wearing turreted crown, leaning right on standard, raising chiton with left hand; left foot on prow; she is being crowned by a small Nike on column right.
27 mm, 11.70 gms
BMC 123-124
From Savoca Coins, 7th Blue Auction, lot 607
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