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A bronze coin of Julia Mamaea from Hieropolis showing Atargatis riding a lion. Coin Type: Bronze AE30 of Julia Mamaea, 222-235 CE
Mint and Date: Hieropolis-Bambyce, in Syria, 222-235 CE.
Size and Weight: 27mm x 30mm, 21.16g
Obverse: IOVΛIA MAMЄ (...)
Draped bust right, a crescent behind her shoulders.
Reverse: ΘЄAC CYIAC IЄPOΠO
Atargatis, turreted, riding a lion which is pacing right, seated sidesaddle facing, lower body to the left, tall sceptre in right hand.
Exergue: ΛITΩN (upside down)
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Provenance: Sphinx Numismatics (Vcoins), September 2007.
BW Ref: 011 041 142
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