RP66230. Bronze AE 27, cf. SNG Cop 256; Rouvier V p. 262, 1494; BMC Phoenicia p. 184, 244; Lindgren III 1446 (all with variations), VF, Sidon (Saida, Lebanon) mint, weight 13.583g, maximum diameter 27.2mm, die axis 0
o, obverse IMP C M AV ANTONINVS AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right; reverse COL AVR PIA METRO. SID in exergue, cart of Astarte with two wheels and four columns supporting roof, Baetyl (probably a meteorite) placed on a base within, four palm fronds projecting from roof; ex Seaver Collection;
rare;
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