Elagabalus: Tyre, Phoenicia
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bmc396_1Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: IMP CAES MAV AN-TONINVS AVG, laureate draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind.
Rev: TV RI O RVM, Astarte wearing turreted crown and short chiton and himation, standing front left foot on prow, right hand on trophy and holding in left arm transverse scepter and is being crowned by Nike standing on column on right. Palm tree on left and murex shell on right.
29 mm, 14.06 gms
BMC 396Charles M
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bmc388_1Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: IMP CAES MAV AN-TONINVS AVG, laureate draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from front.
Rev: SEPT IM T VRO →COLO, Astarte wearing turreted crown and short chiton and himation, standing front left foot on prow, right hand on trophy and holding in left arm transverse scepter and is being crowned by Nike standing on column on right. Palm tree on left and murex shell on right.
28 mm, 25.01 gms
BMC 388Charles M
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bmc396_2Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: IMP CAES MAV AN-TONINVS AVG, laureate draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind.
Rev: TV RI O RVM, Astarte wearing turreted crown and short chiton and himation, standing front left foot on prow, right hand on trophy and holding in left arm transverse scepter and is being crowned by Nike standing on column on right. Palm tree on left and murex shell on right.
29 mm, 17.34 gms
BMC 396Charles M
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bmc396_3Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: IMP CAES MAV AN-TONINVS AVG, laureate draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind. Oval countermark of a male head right.
Rev: TV RI O RVM, Astarte wearing turreted crown and short chiton and himation, standing front left foot on prow, right hand on trophy and holding in left arm transverse scepter and is being crowned by Nike standing on column on right. Palm tree on left and murex shell on right.
32 mm, 14.14 gms
BMC 396, Countermark: Howgego 65Charles M
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bmc404Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: IMP CAES MAV AN[TONINVS AVG], laureate draped and cuirassed bust right wearing paludamentum.
Rev: T VRI ORV M, Temple of Astarte with 6 columns, arch over middle, Astarte within with right hand on trophy being crowned by Nike standing on column on right. Altar at base of steps with palm tree on right and murex shell on left.
28 mm, 13.68 gms
BMC 404Charles M
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bmc393Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: IMP CAES MAV ANTONINVS AVG, laureate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: SEP TIM TVR COL, Temple of Astarte with 6 columns, arch over middle with pellet in pediment over arch, Astarte within with right hand on trophy being crowned by Nike standing on column on right. Altar at base of steps with palm tree on left and murex shell on right.
29 mm, 17.78 gms
BMC 393 variant (no Marsyas to left of Astarte)Charles M
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bmc393_2Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: IMP CAES MAV ANTONINVS AVG, laureate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: SEP TIM TVR COL, Temple of Astarte with 6 columns, arch over middle with pellet in pediment over arch, Astarte within with right hand on trophy being crowned by Nike standing on column on right. Altar at base of steps with palm tree on left and murex shell on right.
29 mm, 15.96 gms
BMC 393 variant (no Marsyas to left of Astarte)Charles M
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bmc394Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: IMP CAES MAV AN[TONINVS], laureate draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from rear.
Rev: SEPTIM TVRO →COLO, Founder plowing right with 2 oxen, standard in background inscribed LEG/III/GAL, murex shell in right field.
29 mm, 17.95 gms
BMC 394Charles M
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bmc412Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: Laureate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: TVRI ORVM, Quadriga advancing left, Emperor in car with right hand raised, scepter in left arm; star above; murex shell and palm branch in exergue.
27 mm, 8.78 gms
BMC 412Charles M
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bmc414Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: IMP CAES MAV ANTON(…), laureate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: TVRI ORVM, Prize crown, palm branch from upper opening, crown inscribed (illegible), B and murex shell below.
26 mm, 14.80 gms
BMC 414Charles M
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bmc393_3Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: Laureate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: Temple of Astarte with 6 columns, arch over middle with pellet in pediment over arch, Astarte within with right hand on trophy being crowned by Nike standing on column on right. Altar at base of steps with palm tree on left and murex shell on right.
29 mm, 11.77 gms
BMC 393 variant (no Marsyas to left of Astarte)Charles M
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bmc393_4Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: Laureate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: Temple of Astarte with 6 columns, arch over middle with pellet in pediment over arch, Astarte within with right hand on trophy being crowned by Nike standing on column on right. Altar at base of steps with palm tree on left and murex shell on right.
30 mm, 11.19 gms
BMC 393 variant (no Marsyas to left of Astarte)
Cuts on this coin are very straight as if done with a sharp edge weapon--perhaps to make change??Charles M
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bmc388_2Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: IMP CAES MAV AN-TONINVS AVG, laureate draped and cuirassed bust right, indistinct countermark.
Rev: SEPT IM T VRO →COLO, Astarte wearing turreted crown and short chiton and himation, standing front left foot on prow, right hand on trophy and holding in left arm transverse scepter and is being crowned by Nike standing on column on right. Palm tree on left and murex shell on right.
30 mm, 15.02 gms
BMC 388Charles M
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bmc410Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: IMP CAES MAV ANTONINVS AVG, laureate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: TVRIORVM, Dido in galley, cornucopia in left arm, right arm extended, sailor in bow, helmsman at stern; stern ornamented with shield; in exergue 2 murex shells and palm branch.
27 mm, 10.86 gms
BMC 410Charles M
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bmc404_2Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: IMP CAES MAV ANTONINVS AVG, laureate cuirassed bust right.
Rev: T VRI ORV M, Temple of Astarte with 6 columns, arch over middle, Astarte within with right hand on trophy being crowned by Nike standing on column on right. Altar at base of steps with palm tree on right and murex shell on left.
26 mm, 10.24 gms
BMC 404 variant (bust type)Charles M
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bmc408Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: IMP CAES MAV ANTONIN[VS AVG], laureate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: [T VRI ORV M], Nude male figure in left field moving left, behind four stags galloping right, star above, murex shell below.
27 mm, 10.07 gms
BMC 408Charles M
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bmc404_3Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: Laureate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: [T VRI O] RVM, Temple of Astarte with 6 columns, arch over middle, Astarte within with right hand on trophy being crowned by Nike standing on column on right. Altar at base of steps with palm tree on right and murex shell on left.
27 mm, 14.00 gms
BMC 404Charles M
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bmc410_2Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: IMP CAES MAV ANTONINVS AVG, laureate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: TVRIORVM, Dido in galley, cornucopia in left arm, right arm extended, sailor in bow, helmsman at stern; stern ornamented with shield; in exergue 2 murex shells.
27 mm, 11.78 gms
BMC 410Charles M
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bmc413Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: [IMP CAES MAV] ANTONINVS AVG, laureate draped and cuirassed bust right, uncertain countermark.
Rev: TVRIORVM, Serpent entwined ovoid baetyl, palm tree to left, murex shell to right.
29 mm, 12.70 gms
BMC 413Charles M
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bmc409Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: Laureate cuirassed bust right.
Rev: Dido building Carthage, she stands front looking left, holding a ruler in right hand and scepter in left, before the arched gate of the city; above the gate a mason at work on one of the towers, below a man digging with a pick, murex shell and palms tree in upper fields.
27 mm, 12.07 gms
BMC 409Charles M
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bmcxxxElagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: IMP CAES MAV ANTONINVS AVG, laureate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: TVRI ORVM, Clasped right hands holding signum, two murex shells below; unclear letters in exergue.
23 mm, 8.59 gms
BMC-, SNG Cop-, CNG E-Sale 307, lot 226, CNG E-Sale 439, lot 296Charles M
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bmc404_4Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: IMP CAES MAV ANTONINVS AVG, laureate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: T VRI ORV M, Temple of Astarte with 6 columns, arch over middle, Astarte within with right hand on trophy being crowned by Nike standing on column on right. Altar at base of steps with palm tree on right and murex shell on left.
27 mm, 11.30 gms
BMC 404Charles M
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bmcxxx-2Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: Laureate draped bust right.
Rev: The legend of the founding of Tyre. Palm tree flanked by holy Ambrosial Stones, in exergue hound advancing right finds murex shell.
28 mm, 11.09 gms
BMC-, SNG Cop-, Cf. Rouvier 2411 (for Julia Maesa), CNG E-Sale 375, lot 106 variant, CNG E-Sale 368, lot 292 variant (In both CNG sales hound is advancing left.)Charles M
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bmc404_5Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: IMP CAES MAV ANTO[NINVS AVG], laureate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: T VRI ORV M, Temple of Astarte with 6 columns, arch over middle, Astarte within with right hand on trophy being crowned by Nike standing on column on right. Altar at base of steps with palm tree on right and murex shell on left.
30 mm, 8.79 gms
BMC 404Charles M
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bmc404_6Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: IMP CAES MAV ANTONINVS AVG, laureate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: TV RI OR VM, Temple of Astarte with 6 columns, arch over middle, Astarte within with right hand on trophy being crowned by Nike standing on column on right. Altar at base of steps with palm tree on right and murex shell on left.
28 mm, 13.65 gms
BMC 404Charles M
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bmc393varElagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: IMP CAES MAV ANTONINVS AVG, laureate cuirassed bust right, seen from front. Countermark of laureate head in incuse oval.
Rev: SEP TIM TVR COL, Temple of Astarte with 6 columns, arch over middle with pellet in pediment over arch, Astarte within with right hand on trophy being crowned by Nike standing on column on right. Altar at base of steps with palm tree on left and murex shell on right.
30 mm, 15.48 gms
BMC 393 variant (bust type, no Marsyas to left of Astarte). Triskeles Auctions, Sale 22, Lot 368. Countermark Howgego 65Charles M
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bmc394_2Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: IMP CAES MAV ANTONINVS, laureate draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from front.
Rev: SEPTIM TVRO →COLO, Founder plowing right with 2 oxen, standard in background inscribed LEG/III/GAL, murex shell in right field.
26 mm, 8.69 gms
BMC 394Charles M
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bmc394_3Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: [IMP] CAES MAV ANTO[NINVS], laureate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: SEPTIM TVRO →COLO, Founder plowing right with 2 oxen, standard in background inscribed LEG/III/GAL, murex shell in right field.
25 mm, 9.85 gms
BMC 394Charles M
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bmc396_4Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: IMP CAES MAV AN-TONINVS AVG, laureate draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from front.
Rev: TV RI O RVM, Astarte wearing turreted crown and short chiton and himation, standing front left foot on prow, right hand on trophy and holding in left arm transverse scepter and is being crowned by Nike standing on column on right. Palm tree on left and murex shell on right.
32 mm, 18.13 gms
BMC 396Charles M
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bmc393var_2Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: IMP CAES MAV ANTONINVS AVG, laureate cuirassed bust right, seen from front.
Rev: SEP TIM TVR COL, Temple of Astarte with 6 columns, arch over middle with pellet in pediment over arch, Astarte within with right hand on trophy being crowned by Nike standing on column on right. Altar at base of steps with palm tree on left and murex shell on right.
30 mm, 15.62 gms
BMC 393 variant (bust type, no Marsyas to left of Astarte). Triskeles Auctions, Sale 22, Lot 368. Charles M
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bmc396_5Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: IMP CAES MAV ANTONINVS [AVG], laureate draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind. Oval countermark of a male head right.
Rev: TV RI O RVM, Astarte wearing turreted crown and short chiton and himation, standing front left foot on prow, right hand on trophy and holding in left arm transverse scepter and is being crowned by Nike standing on column on right. Palm tree on left and murex shell on right.
27 mm, 11.76 gms
BMC 396 Countermark: Howgego 65Charles M
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bmc404_7Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: [IMP CAES M]AV ANTONINVS A[VG], laureate draped and cuirassed bust right. Indistinct countermark.
Rev: T VRI ORV M, Temple of Astarte with 6 columns, arch over middle, Astarte within with right hand on trophy being crowned by Nike standing on column on right. Altar at base of steps with palm tree on right and murex shell on left.
27 mm, 12.87 gms
BMC 404Charles M
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bmcxxx-3Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: [IM]P CAES MAV ANTONINVS AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust right, wearing paludamentum .
Rev: Turreted figure of Astarte standing facing within hexastyle temple, placing hand on trophy to left and being crowned by Victory standing on column to right; TVRIORVM below, altar between palm tree and murex shell in exergue.
29 mm, 11.52 gms
BMC-; SNG Cop-; CNG E-Sale 356, lot 391; CNG E-Sale 362, lot 301; CNG E-Sale 378, lot 374; Roma Numismatics Limited, E-SALE 57, Lot 688 (this coin).Charles M
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bmcxxx-4Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG, Laureate draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from front..
Rev: SEP TYR..., Temple of the Phoenician Koinon seen in perspective from the right; murex shell below..
21 mm, 7.70 gms
BMC---; SNG Cop 368 variant (bust type); Rouvier 2384Charles M
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bmc388_3Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: IMP CAES MA[V AN-TONI]NVS AVG, laureate draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from rear.
Rev: [SEPT] IM T VRO →COLO, Astarte wearing turreted crown and short chiton and himation, standing front left foot on prow, right hand on trophy and holding in left arm transverse scepter and is being crowned by Nike standing on column on right. Palm tree on left and murex shell on right.
29 mm, 15.80 gms
BMC 388Charles M
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bmc393_1Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: IMP CAES MAV ANTONINVS AVG, laureate cuirassed bust right, seen from front.
Rev: SEP TIM TVR COL, Temple of Astarte with 6 columns, arch over middle with pellet in pediment over arch, Astarte within with right hand on trophy being crowned by Nike standing on column on right, Marsyas at her feet left facing right. Altar at base of steps with palm tree on left and murex shell on right.
29 mm, 16.20 gms
BMC 393 variant (bust type)Charles M
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bmc396_6Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: IMP CAES MAV AN-TONIN[VS AVG], laureate draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind. Oval countermark of a male head right.
Rev: TVR IO R VM, Astarte wearing turreted crown and short chiton and himation, standing front left foot on prow, right hand on trophy and holding in left arm transverse scepter and is being crowned by Nike standing on column on right. Palm tree on left and murex shell on right.
27 mm, 8.40 gms
BMC 396, Countermark: Howgego 65Charles M
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bmcxxx-5Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: ...A-NTONIN..., laureate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: SEPTVRO..., Marsyas standing right, extending arm and holding wineskin over shoulder; to right, palm tree; between, star and murex shell. .
24 mm, 8.43 gms
BMC---, SNG Cop 362Charles M
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bmc406Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: IMP CAES M AV ANTONINVS AVG, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to right, seen from behind. .
Rev: TVRIORVM, Dionysos standing front, head to left, holding kantharos in his right hand and thyrsos in his left; at feet to left, panther; to left, trophy between two captives; to upper left, star; to lower right, murex shell.
27 mm, 13.23 gms
BMC 406Charles M
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bmc404_8Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: IMP CAES MAV AN[TONINVS AVG], laureate draped and cuirassed bust right. Countermark with scorpion within oval incuse.
Rev: T VRI ORV M, Temple of Astarte with 6 columns, arch over middle, Astarte within with right hand on trophy being crowned by Nike standing on column on right. Altar at base of steps with palm tree on right and murex shell on left.
26 mm, 11.60 gms
BMC 404. Countermark: Howgego 354Charles M
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bmc413_2Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: [IMP CA]ES MAV ANTONINVS AV, laureate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: TV R IO [RVM], Serpent entwined ovoid baetyl, palm tree to left, murex shell to right.
28 mm, 12.26 gms
BMC 413Charles M
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bmcxxx-6Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: IMP CAES M AVR AN-TONINVS AV, Laureate draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from front; indistinct counter mark.
Rev: TVR-IO-RV-M, Victory standing left on galley, holding wreath in right hand and trophy cradled in left arm; to left, palm tree; between, murex shell.
26 mm, 11.85 gms
BMC---; SNG Cop---; Cf. Rouvier 2385; Cf. Imhoof - Blumer, Monnaies grecques, p. 447, No 42; Roma Numismatics Limited, E-SALE 62, Lot 692 (this coin).
Neither Rouvier nor Imhoof - Blumer mention the galley.Charles M
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bmc390_1Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: IMP CAES MAV ANT[ON]INVS AVG, laureate draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from rear; oval countermark-- head of Melqart right .
Rev: SEPT IM T VRO →COLO, Astarte wearing turreted crown and short chiton and himation, standing front left foot on prow, right hand on trophy and holding in left arm transverse scepter and is being crowned by Nike standing on column on right. Marayas on left and murex shell on right.
30 mm, 18.90 gms
BMC 390; Rouvier 2358; Naville Numismatics, Auction 52, lot 244 (this coin); Countermark: Howgego 15Charles M
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bmc390_2Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: IMP CAES MAV ANT[ON]INVS AVG, laureate draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from front.
Rev: [SEPT] IM T VRO →COLO, Astarte wearing turreted crown and short chiton and himation, standing front left foot on prow, right hand on trophy and holding in left arm transverse scepter and is being crowned by Nike standing on column on right. Marayas on left and murex shell on right.
30 mm, 19.91 gms
BMC 390. Charles M
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bmc390_3Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: IMP CAES MAV AN-TONINVS AVG, laureate draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from rear.
Rev: SEPT IM T VRO →[C]OLO, Astarte wearing turreted crown and short chiton and himation, standing front left foot on prow, right hand on trophy and holding in left arm transverse scepter and is being crowned by Nike standing on column on right. Marsyas on left and murex shell on right.
29 mm, 17.09 gms
BMC 390; Rouvier 2358; Naville Numismatics, Auction 52, lot 243 (this coin)Charles M
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bmc396_42Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: IMP CAES MAV AN-TONINVS AVG, laureate draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from front.
Rev: TV RI O RVM, Astarte wearing turreted crown and short chiton and himation, standing front left foot on prow, right hand on trophy and holding in left arm transverse scepter and is being crowned by Nike standing on column on right. Palm tree on left and murex shell on right.
29 mm, 14.35 gms
BMC 396
From Savoca Coins, 7th Blue Auction, lot 615Charles M
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bmc404_9Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: IMP CAES MAV ANTONINVS AVG, laureate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: T VRI ORV M, Temple of Astarte with 6 columns, arch over middle, Astarte within with right hand on trophy being crowned by Nike standing on column on right. Altar at base of steps with palm tree on right and murex shell on left.
28 mm, 13.62 gms
BMC 404
From Savoca Coins, 7th Blue Auction, lot 616Charles M
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bmcxxx-7Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: ... M AV AN-TONINV[S A]VG, Laureate, cuirassed bust right, seen from rear. Circular countermark of head of Hercules, right.
Rev: TVR-IO–RVM, Hercules standing left, placing right hand on trophy and holding club in left hand and lion skin draped over left arm, being crowned by Nike on column; murex shell to inner left.
25 mm, 10.98 gms
BMC---; SNG Cop---; Rouvier---; Münzen & Medaillen GmbH (DE), Auction 20, Lot 902; Cf. Classical Numismatic Group, Inc., Triton XX, Lot 469 (different bust type and no lion skin). Countermark: Howgego 15 (countermark of Tyre frequently found on coins of Elagabalus)Charles M
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bmcxxx-8Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: IMP CAES MAV AN-TONINVS AVG, laureate draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind.
Rev: TV RI [O] RVM, Dido, semi-nude, standing facing, head left, branch in extended right hand over palm tree, caduceus cradled in left arm, murex shell to right.
27 mm, 14.09 gms
BMC---; AUB---; SNG Cop---; Rouvier---; Babelon BnF 2230.Charles M
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bmcxxx-9Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: IMP CAES MAV AN-TONINVS AVG, laureate draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from rear.
Rev: TV RI O RVM, Astarte wearing turreted crown and short chiton and himation, standing front left foot on prow, right hand on trophy and holding in left arm transverse scepter and is being crowned by Nike standing on column on right. Palm tree on left; murex shell in exergue.
30 mm, 16.23 gms
BMC---; Rouvier 2352Charles M
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bmc390_4Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: IMP CAES MAV AN-TONINVS AVG, laureate draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from rear. Countermark, head of Melqart right
Rev: SEPT IM T VRO →COLO, Astarte wearing turreted crown and short chiton and himation, standing front left foot on prow, right hand on trophy and holding in left arm transverse scepter and is being crowned by Nike standing on column on right. Marayas on left and murex shell on right.
30 mm, 21.13 gms
BMC 390; Rouvier 2358. Countermark: Howgego 15.Charles M
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bmc410_3Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: IMP CAES MAV ANTONINVS AVG, laureate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: TVRIORVM, Dido in galley, cornucopia in left arm, right arm extended, sailor in bow, helmsman at stern; stern ornamented with shield; in exergue 2 murex shells and palm branch.
26 mm, 9.38 gms
BMC 410; AUB 246; Rouvier 2377; Lindgren II 2379.
Ex. Agora Auction 53, lot 99. Ex. FORVMCharles M
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bmc412_2Elagabalus
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: Laureate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: Quadriga advancing left, Emperor in car with right hand raised, scepter in left arm; star above; murex shell and palm branch in exergue.
24 mm, 9.97 gms
BMC 412Charles M
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wjuliamaesa001Julia Maesa
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: ..ΛV...MAICA AVGV, draped bust right, wearing stephane.
Rev: TVRI-ORVM, agnostic urn with palm branch, horizontal murex shell in exergue.
26 mm, 12.14 gms
BMC---; SNG Cop---; Rouvier---; AUB---; Cf. CNG Electronic Auction 307, lot 227 (orientation of murex shell).
From Savoca Coins 82nd Silver Auction, lot 293.Charles M
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waquiliasevera001Aquilia Severa
Tyre, Phoenicia
Obv: IVL AQVILIA SEVERA AVG, draped bust right, wearing stephane.
Rev: TVRI-ORVM, agnostic urn with palm branch and inscribed HP[AKΛHA] / ΟΛ[YMΠIA], horizontal murex shell in exergue.
27 mm, 13.11 gms
BMC 418; Rouver 2404; Lindgren 2381.
From Roma Numismatics E-Sale 65, lot 626.Charles M
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