Elagabalus: Other Cities, Phoenicia
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sidonwjuliapaula001Julia Paula
Sidon, Phoenicia
Obv: IVLIA PAVLA AVG, draped bust right.
Rev: ...PI ME SID, Marsyas advancing left, wineskin over shoulder.
17 mm, 6.04 gms
BMC---; AUB---; Lindgren---; Mionett---; Rouvier---.
From Savoca Coins, 80th Blue Auction, lot 994. Charles M
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sidonbmc284Elagabalus
Sidon, Phoenicia
Obv: IM C M AV ANT-ONINVS AVG. Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from front.
Rev: COL AVR PIA METR SIDON around, IER/PERIP/OECV/ISEL in four lines within wreath, border of dots.
28 mm, 18.67 gms
BMC 284 variant (different obverse and reverse legends); Naville Numismatics Auction 50, lot 207 (this coin). Charles M
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sidonbmc274Elagabalus
Sidon, Phoenicia
Obv: IM C M AVR AN-TONINVS AVG. Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right. Countermark: murex shell in rectangular incuse.
Rev: COLAVRPI AME TR SIDON →IEPEOECISE, Agnostic table with four legs, upon it two prize crowns each with a palm branch, below the table, amphora and five balloting balls.
29 mm, 14.11 gms
BMC 274. Countermark: Howgego 360Charles M
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sidonbmc273Elagabalus
Sidon, Phoenicia
Obv: IMP · C M AV ANTONINVS AV. Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from rear.
Rev: COLAVR PIAMETR0, across fields below, SI D, three military standards each surmounted by an eagle.
30 mm, 18.18 gms
BMC 273; Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger Auction 350-353, lot 3069 (this coin)
Ex Sammlung R.P. Ex GM 104, 2000, Los Nr. 775. Charles M
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sidonbmc262Elagabalus
Sidon, Phoenicia
Obv: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right
Rev: (…) →SIDO, Cadmus or Phoenix standing right about to throw lance at lion below.
25 mm, 10.00 gms
BMC 262Charles M
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sidonbmc259Elagabalus
Sidon, Phoenicia
Obv: IM C M AV ANTONINVS. Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from rear.
Rev: AVPI SID C·MET, Car of Astarte on two wheels with four columns supporting roof, palm branches above, within car, sphere (baetyl).
18 mm, 5.49 gms
BMC 259
Ex Hollschek Slg 6199Charles M
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sidonbmc250Elagabalus
Sidon, Phoenicia
Obv: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right
Rev: COLAVR PIA METRO →SID, Car of Astarte on two wheels with four columns supporting roof, palm branches above, within car, baetyl on draped base.
25 mm, 7.98 gms
BMC 250Charles M
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sidonbmc247Elagabalus
Sidon, Phoenicia
Obv: [IMP CAE M AVR] ANTONINVS AVG. Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right. Countermark: Car of Astarte within incuse square.
Rev: COL ... METRO →SID, Car of Astarte on two wheels with four columns supporting roof, palm branches above, within car, sphere (baetyl) with 2 figures below; dotted line on roof.
24 mm, 11.99 gms
BMC 247, Rouvier 1494. For countermark: Howgego 396Charles M
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sidonbmc245Elagabalus
Sidon, Phoenicia
Obv: IMP CAESAR - MAV ANTONINVS [AVG]. Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right. Countermark: Car of Astarte within incuse square.
Rev: AVRPIA SID COLMET, Car of Astarte on two wheels with four columns supporting roof, two palm branches above, within car, sphere (baetyl) on base; double capital shaped head to sphere; dotted line on roof and horizontal and transverse lines on body of car.
29 mm, 18.57 gms
BMC 245. For countermark: Howgego 396Charles M
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sidonbmc244Elagabalus
Sidon, Phoenicia
Obv: [IM] C MAV AN-TONINVS AVG. Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right.
Rev: AVRPIA SIDO COLMET, Car of Astarte on two wheels with four columns supporting roof, two palm branches above, within car, sphere (baetyl) on base; double capital shaped head to sphere; dotted lines on roof and body of car.
29 mm, 22.34 gms
BMC 244.Charles M
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sidonbmc242Elagabalus
Sidon, Phoenicia
Obv: [IMP CAESAR MAV ANTO]NINVS AVG, laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right
Rev: [COL] AVR PIA METRO SID, Astarte standing facing, with foot on prow, holding stylis and being crowned by Nike on column; to lower left, Marsyas standing right.
29 mm, 19.62 gms
BMC 242Charles M
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sidonbmc238Elagabalus
Sidon, Phoenicia
Obv: IMP CMA ANT-ONINVS AVG, laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right
Rev: [C]OL AV PM METSIDON, Kadmon standing left, head right; right foot on prow; right hand raised; sword in sheath at waist; left hand on waist.
23 mm, 7.48 gms
BMC 238Charles M
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sidonbmc237Elagabalus
Sidon, Phoenicia
Obv: IMP CES MA-V ANTONINVS, laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from rear
Rev: SIDCOLMETRO, in left field, AVR/PIA, Kadmon standing left, head right; right foot on prow; right hand raised; sword in sheath at waist; left hand on waist.
23 mm, 9.04 gms
BMC 237Charles M
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sidonbmc233Elagabalus
Sidon, Phoenicia
Obv: [IMP CAESAR MAV ANTONINVS AVG], laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right
Rev: A P →SIDCO/METRO, Europa riding bull right, cloak billowing out above her.
26 mm, 6.20 gms
BMC 233Charles M
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sidonbmc229Elagabalus
Sidon, Phoenicia
Obv: IMP CAESAR MAV ANTONINVS AVG, laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right
Rev: A P across fields →SIDCO/METRO, Europa riding bull right, cloak billowing out above her.
24 mm, 9.23 gms
BMC 229Charles M
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orthosiabmcxxxElagabalus
Orthosia, Phoenicia
Obv: [AV K] MAV ANTΩNIN[OC], laureate draped bust right.
Rev: In exergue, OPΘΩCЄΩN, Temple with four columns, and three porticoes. Under the middle one, Astarte standing frontal leaning on cruciform stylus, and being crowned by a small Nike. Under the portico on the left, Cybele, head tilted, between two small figures; under the portico on the right, another deity standing frontal; in left field, the date [BAΦ].
26 mm, 9.60 gms
BMC---; Rouvier 878; Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger Auction 350-353, lot 3068 (this coin)
Ex Sammlung M. Burstein (Peus 366, 2000, Los Nr. 1149. Ex Sammlung R.P. Charles M
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orthosiabmcxxElagabalus
Orthosia, Phoenicia
Obv: AV K MAV ANTONINVS, laureate head right.
Rev: OPΘ Ω CE ΩN →BΛ Φ, Statue of Tyche-Astarte, holding scepter and being crowned by Nike on short column to right, standing facing within central arched bay of tetrastyle temple façade; below, river-god swimming to right; arched doorways to either side, with stairs leading to each.
25 mm, 7.43 gms
BMC-; Rouvier 879.
From Zeus Numismatics Auction 4, lot 600Charles M
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orthosiabmc6_2Elagabalus
Orthosia, Phoenicia
Obv: AV K MAV [AN]TONINVS, laureate head right.
Rev: OPΘ Ω C εΩN →ΓΛ Φ, Statue of Tyche-Astarte, holding scepter and being crowned by Nike on short column to right, standing facing within central arched bay of tetrastyle temple façade; below, river-god swimming to right; arched doorways to either side, with stairs leading to each.
24 mm, 7.82 gms
BMC 6 corrected (Severus Alexander as Caesar), CNG Electronic Auctions: #205, lot 331 and #387, lot 336.Charles M
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orthosiabmc6Elagabalus
Orthosia, Phoenicia
Obv: AVKMAV (…), laureate head right.
Rev: OPΘ Ω C εΩN →ΓΛ Φ, Statue of Tyche-Astarte, holding scepter and being crowned by Nike on short column to right, standing facing within central arched bay of tetrastyle temple façade; below, river-god swimming to right; arched doorways to either side, with stairs leading to each.
24 mm, 9.74 gms
BMC 6 corrected (Severus Alexander as Caesar), CNG Electronic Auctions: #205, lot 331 and #387, lot 336.Charles M
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byblusbmc55Elagabalus
Byblus, Phoenicia
Obv: AV·KAI·MAV ANTWNINOC, radiate, cuirassed bust right, seen from front.
Rev: IЄP[ACBV] → BΛOV, Astarte, turreted, within tetrastyle temple, right hand resting on standard; left knee raised with left foot on prow;dolphin to right; temple has a central arch with two smaller arches supported by the columns; pyramidal roof above.
25 mm, 10.81 gms
BMC 55
From Savoca Coins, 32nd Blue Auction, lot 1228.Charles M
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byblusbmc51_2Elagabalus
Byblus, Phoenicia
Obv: AVT K M...NIN.., laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right
Rev: IЄ PAC → BYBΛOV, Astarte standing right, left foot on prow and holding standard; in front Nike on column holding crown, all within hexastyle temple, no shell pattern on central arch; outline of rudder blade right.
26 mm, 13.00 gms
BMC 51; SNG Cop 145, AUB 58-59Charles M
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byblusbmc51Elagabalus
Byblus, Phoenicia
Obv: ...ANTWNINO, laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right
Rev: [IЄ PAC] → BYBΛOV, Astarte within hexastyle temple being crowned by Nike.
29 mm, 14.50 gms
BMC 51Charles M
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byblusbmc50Elagabalus
Byblus, Phoenicia
Obv: [IMP] CAIS MAR ANTONINVS, laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind.
Rev: [IЄ PAC] → BYBΛOV, Astarte standing right, left foot on prow and holding standard; in front Nike on column holding crown, all within hexastyle temple, central arch with a shell pattern.
28 mm, 11.77 gms
BMC 50, Naville Numismatics Auction 50, Lot 206 (this coin)Charles M
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byblusbmc48Elagabalus
Byblus, Phoenicia
Obv: IMP CAIS MAR ANTONINVS AV, laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right
Rev: BVB ΛOV → IЄPAC, Astarte within hexastyle temple being crowned by Nike.
28 mm, 12.97 gms
BMC 48Charles M
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aradosbmc385Elagabalus
Arados, Phoenicia
Obv: AVT K M AVΡ [ANTΩNINOC], laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right
Rev: ARA-ΔI-â²°N → E ZOY (Z is backwards), Cypress tree, between bull standing right and lion standing left, standard (hand and vexillium) behind each, no symbol above lion’s head.
28 mm, 18.15 gms
BMC 385Charles M
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aradosbmc384Elagabalus
Arados, Phoenicia
Obv: [AVT K M AVΡ ANTΩNINOC], laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right
Rev: [ARAΔIâ²°N → E ZOY (Z is backwards)], Cypress tree, between bull standing right and lion standing left, standard behind each, crescent above lion’s head.
25 mm, 12.05 gms
BMC 384 (Note: Serrated in ancient times. This was likely done for purely decorative reasons for a coin that was no longer legal currency. One theory is that it was done to be used as a playing token.)Charles M
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aradosbmc383_3Elagabalus
Arados, Phoenicia
Obv: AVT K M AVΡ ANTⲰNINOC, laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right
Rev: APA [ΔI â²°N] → E ZOY (Z is backwards), Cypress tree, between bull standing right and lion standing left, standard behind each, star above lion’s head.
28 mm, 15.69 gms
BMC 383; Naville Numismatics Auction 52, lot 236 (this coin)Charles M
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aradosbmc383_2Elagabalus
Arados, Phoenicia
Obv: AVT K M AVΡ [ANTⲰNINOC], laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right
Rev: ARA Δ[Iâ²°N → E ZOY (Z is backwards)], Cypress tree, between bull standing right and lion standing left, standard behind each, star above lion’s head.
25 mm, 12.78 gms
BMC 383Charles M
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aradosbmc383Elagabalus
Arados, Phoenicia
Obv: AVT K M [AVΡ ANTⲰNI]NOC, laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right
Rev: [ARAΔIâ²°N] → E ZOY (Z is backwards), Cypress tree, between bull standing right and lion standing left, standard behind each, star above lion’s head.
26 mm, 12.53 gms
BMC 383Charles M
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