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29 ElagabalusELAGABALUS
AE25 of Byblus, Phoenicia.

AV K M AVP ANTWNINOC, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / IEPAC BYBLOY, hexastyle temple with central arch, Astarte standing facing within, foot on prow, holding sceptre, being crowned by Nike on column to r.

SNG Cop 145, BMC 52Sosius

(0098)TRAJAN98 - 117 AD
(111/12 AD)
AE 24 mm, 11.99 g
O: ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΣ laureate head of Trajan, r.
R: ΑΣΚΑΛΩ Tyche-Astarte standing, l., on prow with standard and aphlaston; in l. field, incense altar; in r. field, dove standing l.; to r., date ƐIC
Judaea, Ascalon
Ref. RPC 3 No. 3987; De Saulcy 9; BMC 145; rarelaney

(0117) HADRIAN117 - 138 AD
AE 22 mm; 9.07 g
O: laureate head right.
R: car of Astarte: cult xoanon within,set on two-wheeled base.
Phoenicia, Sidon; SNG Copenhagen 253; BMC 226laney

(0198) CARACALLA and SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS 198-217 AD
Struck ca. 208 AD (on the tenth anniversary of Caracalla's reign)
AE 23 mm; 10.04 g
O: [IMPP CAESS SEVER ANT AVGG], laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus, seen from behind, to left, facing bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Caracalla, seen from behind, to right. (confronted busts)
R: [DECENNALES ANTONINI COS III /] COL BER, tetrastyle temple, with stairs from front, containing Astarte facing, crowned by Nike standing on column.
Berytus, Phoenicia; cf BMC 70.122-71.129; Sear GIC 2302, SNG Righetti 2246. Rarelaney

(0218) ELAGABALUS218 - 222 AD
AE 23.51 mm, 9.48 g
O: AVΩN, T KM AVP A[NTΩ NINOC] Laureate draped bust right
R: Three-part (decastyle temple) temple of Astarte, with center arch, two tetrastyle wings, curved roof line from wings to top of pediment, Astarte standing facing in doorway, ... ΓΛΦ (Seleukid year 532) in ex;
Phoenicia, Tripolis; BMC 223, 120.1 commentslaney

(0218) ELAGABALUS--Byblus218 - 222 AD
AE 20 mm, 5.7 g
O: Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
R: Astarte, holding aphlaston and rudder, standing left within tetrastyle temple.
Phoenicia, Byblus; BMC 57; SNG Copenhagen 147.laney

(0222) SEVERUS ALEXANDERIssued 221-222 AD (as Caesar, struck under Elagabalus)
AE 23 mm; 9.93 g
O: Radiate head right
R: Tetrastyle tripartite temple of Astarte; Astarte stands in middle section, facing, holding standard in right hand with left foot set on prow; Nike stands on cippus to Astarte's right, crowning her; river god beneath, swimming right; outside staircases lead to the side-wings; in the left wing goddess with kalathos stands facing between two animals; in the right wing female figure stands facing.
BMC 110, 9; Lindgren II, 1321, 2288 (Rare)
Phoenicia, Caesarea ad Libanumlaney

(0222) SEVERUS ALEXANDER222 - 235 AD
AE 23 mm; 7.79 g
O: laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind;
R: cart of Astarte, two wheels, four columns supporting roof, Baetyl within, inverted crescent above, two figures at base
Phoenicia, Sidon mint; cf BMC 318 - 319laney

(0238) GORDIAN III238-244 AD
Struck 241-244 AD
Æ 28 X 30 mm, 16.11 g
O: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
R: Tetrastyle temple of Astarte, half-length bust of Astarte facing, flanked by standards within; lion walking right below.
PHOENICIA, Berytus
Sawaya 2177 (D382/R830); BMC 228-9; SNG Copenhagen 123 laney

(11) TITUS69 - 79 AD (as Caesar)
AE 26 mm, 9.2 g
O: Bare head left; c/m (Howgego 243): Astarte standing facing, holding scepter, being crowned by Nike on low column
R: Veiled founder plowing right with two yoked oxen.
Phoenicia, Berytus; RPC 2045laney

013a11. DomitianDomitian
AE21
Ascalon, Palestine.
Dated CY 189 (AD85-86).
23mm, 13.59 g.
Obv: CEBACTOC, laureate head right. Rev: ACKAΛEΩN, Tyche-Astarte standing left on galley, holding sceptre and aphlaston; altar to left, dove to right, date ΘΠC at lower right.
RPC 2212; BMC 124-125; Paris 103-104.lawrence c

027a20. CaracallaAE 25 of Berytus (Beirut, Lebanon) mint. 9.971g, 24.6mm. Obv: IMP M AVR SEV ANTON AVG (or similar), laureate head right. Rev: FEL / AVG - BER, COL - IVL (or similar), within tetrastyle temple, Astarte standing facing, on right Nike stands on a short column crowning her, ladder below at an angle leading up to temple; from the Butte College Foundation, ex Lindgren. cf. Rouvier 564; BMC Phoenicia p. 74, 148 ff.; Baramki AUB 95; SNG Cop 11. A FORUM coin.lawrence c

027p Traianus (98-117 A.D.), Phoenicia, Arados, BMC Phoenicia 374, AE-23, Bull left, #1027p Traianus (98-117 A.D.), Phoenicia, Arados, BMC Phoenicia 374, AE-23, Bull left, #1
avers: Bust of Astarte-Europa right, in stephane and veil, falling from chignon, smaller laureate head of Trajan right in front
reverse: Bull running left, date EOT (year 375) above, Phoenician letter on left, APAΔIΩN belove.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 23,0mm, weight:10,69g, axes:0h,
mint: Phoenicia, Arados, date: EOT=year 375, 116-117 A.D.,
ref: BMC Phoenicia 374
Q-0011 commentsquadrans

030a14. ElagabalusAE27 of Phoenicia, Tyre. 29.5mm, 15.17 g. Obv: Laureate, cuirassed bust right. Rev: TYRIORVM, Astarte standing facing, holding transverse sceptre, erecting trophy to far left, being crowned by Nike standing on column to right, palm at inner left, murex shell at foot right. Lindgren I 2376.lawrence c

030a31. ElagabalusPhoenicia, Tyre. AE (28 mm, 13.92 g). Laureate, cuirassed bust right, countermarked / TYRIORVM, Astarte standing facing, holding transverse sceptre, erecting trophy to far left, being crowned by Nike standing on column to right, palm at inner left, murex shell at foot right. Lindgren I 2376. Agora Auc 2 (2023), Lot 343.lawrence c

198Caracalla 198-217 AD
AR tetradrachm
Sidon
Eagle standing head left with wreath in beak; cart of Astarte below
Prieur 1362mauseus

218aElagabalus 218-22 AD
AE 29 mm
Tyre in Phoenicia
Hexastyle temple with curved arch containing a statue of Astarte left, palm tree and murex shell flanking an altar in the foreground
BMC 393, Rouvier 2363, countermark Howgego 3591 commentsmauseus

218bJulia Soaemias
AE 28mm
Sidon in Phoenicia
IVLIA SEMIA AVGV
Diademed, draped bust right
COL AVR PIA METRO SID
Cart of Astarte
BMC-; Rouvier 1582
Curtis Clay notes that there are no coins of Soaemias of Sidon of any type in the BM or Paris (according to Cohen) although a few examples are known. The HJB photo file contains a coin that is an obverse die duplicate of this coin.mauseus

3828 PHOENICIA, Tripolis Hadrian AE 25 117 AD Astarte standing.Reference,
RPC III, 3828; Rouvier 1694; BMC 45

Obv. ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΚΑΙСΑΡ ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟС ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟС
Laureate head of Hadrian, r., with drapery on shoulder

Rev. ΤΡΙΠΟΛƐΙΤΩΝ ΗΚΥ (HKY Date Issue Year 428=117 AD)
Turreted Astarte standing with foot on prow, r., holding long stylis, raising dress with l. hand

11.74 gr
25mm
12h

ex.
Auctiones eAuction 47, Lot 85 2016
CNG 247, Lot: 252. 2011
1 commentsokidoki

3875 PHOENICIA, Sidon. Hadrian AE 117-18 AD Car of AstarteReference.
RPC III, 3875; BMC Phoenicia (pg. 181), 226; SNG Copenhagen 253; AUB 234

Issue Year 228?

Obv. ΣΙΔΟΝΟ - Σ ΘΕΑΣ (SIDONO-S QEAS)
Laureate head right.

Rev. [HKΣ] or ZΚΣ (date) in exergue.
Car of Astarte: Baetyle within, set on two-wheeled base.

8.65 gr
24 mm1 commentsokidoki

3875 PHOENICIA, Sidon. Hadrian AE 117-18 AD Car of AstarteReference.
RPC III, 3875/45; SNG Copenhagen 253; AUB 234; Rouvier 1745, BMC 226-8, Abou Diwan 1678-715

Issue Year 228

Obv. ΣΙΔΟΝΟ - Σ ΘΕΑΣ (SIDONO-S QEAS)
Laureate head right.

Rev. HKΣ
Car of Astarte: Baetyle within, set on two-wheeled base.

11.80 gr
28 mm
12h

Note.
Broad flan for issueokidoki

3933 JUDAEA, Tiberias Claudiopolis Hadrian 118-19 AD TycheReference.
RPC III, 3933; Kindler 11; Rosenberger 13; SNG ANS 1114; BMc 31

Issue Year 101

Obv: AVT TPA ADRIANΩ KAIC CEB.
Laureate head right, slight drapery.

Rev: TIBEP KLAVΔ; / L - AP.
Tyche-Astarte standing l. with bust and spear; foot on prow; in field, L AP

10.00 gr
22 mmokidoki

3999 JUDAEA, Ascalon. Hadrian 117-18 AD Tyche-AstarteReference.
RPC III, 3999; Rosenberger 162-165; SNG ANS 713-716

Issue Year 221

Obv. ΑСΚΑΛΩ=CEBACTOC
Laureate head right.

Rev. ΑСΚΑΛΩ
Tyche-Astarte standing left on galley, holding scepter and aphlaston; altar to left; to right, dove left above A[KC] (date)
Uncertain date.

11.1 gr
22 mm
6hokidoki

4008 JUDAEA, Ascalon. Hadrian 131-32 AD Tyche-AstarteReference.
RPC III 4008; Sofaer 129; Yashin 183

Issue Year 224

Obv. ϹƐΒΑϹΤΟϹ
Laureate head of Hadrian, left

Rev. ΑϹΚΑΛΩ
Tyche-Astarte standing, l., on prow with standard and aphlaston; in l. field, incense altar; in r. field, dove standing l.; to r., ΔKC

9.28 gr
24 mm
12hokidoki

4014A JUDAEA, Ascalon. Hadrian 131-32 ad Tyche-AstarteReference.
RPC III, 4014A; De Saulcy 10; Yashin, Ascalon to Raphia, 191var

Issue Year 235

Obv. СƐΒΑСΤΟС
Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from rear

Rev. ACKAΛω/ LΔ / ЄΛC
Tyche-Astarte standing right on galley, holding scepter and aphlaston; to left, incense altar; to right, dove in r. field.

12.54 gr
23 mm
12h

Note.
From the Collection of Steve Cooperokidoki

4015 JUDAEA, Ascalon. Hadrian 132-33 AD Tyche-AstarteReference.
RPC III, 4015/10 ; BMC 179; Rosenberger 166; Sofaer 133

Issue Year 236

Obv. ϹƐΒΑϹΤΟϹ
Laureate and draped head of Hadrian (seen from rear), right

Rev. ΑϹΚΑΛΩ
Tyche-Astarte standing, l., on prow with standard and aphlaston; in l. field, incense altar; in r. field, dove standing l.; to r., ϚΛC

11.40 gr
22.50 mm
6hokidoki

8. Janus, first king of Italy, and inventor of civilisationSestertius minted AD 140, Rome. 24.70g, Ø 32mm, 12h. RIC 644, Cohen 881, Foss 55
Obv.: ANTONINVS - AVG PIVS PP, laurate head right.
Rev.: TR POT COS III round edge SC in field, Janus standing facing, holding sceptre.
ex CNG eAuction 233 lot 335 (June 2010); ex the John Bitner Collection of Secular Games Coinage; ex Astarte XV (27 November 2004), lot 234.

Sestertius issued in preparation of the 900th anniversary of Rome, celebrated on 21 April 147.
Janus was believed to be first king of Italy, serving as both leader and teacher to all within his lands. In honor of his deeds, he was elevated to the status of a deity by the Romans, with Romulus himself, one of the mythical founders of Rome, building and dedicating the Temple of Janus.2 commentsCharles S

aelia110Elagabalus
Aelia Capitolina, Judaea

Obv: IMP C M AVR ANTONINVS [AVG]; Radiate head right.
Rev: COL AEL CAP COMM P F; Tyche-Astarte standing front, head to left, right foot on uncertain object, holding small bust in her right hand and scepter in her left, being crowned by small Nike.
25 mm, 8.41 gms

Sofaer 110; Meshorer 122a.

From the Aelia Capitolina Collection and the Shoshanna Collection, Part I, Heritage, 9 March 2012, 88.
Purchased from Leu Numismatik Web Auction 9, lot 945.Charles M

Anonymous, Sidon, Phoenicia, AE24, ΣIΔONOΣ IεPAΣAE24
AE
Greek Imperial: Sidon, Phoenicia
Anonymous
Issued: 116 - 117AD
23.50mm 10.20gr 0h
O: NO LEGEND; Veiled and turreted head of Tyche, right; aplustre behind head.
R: ΣIΔONOΣ IεPAΣ; Cart of Astarte on two wheels, holding baetyl beneath a canopy.
Exergue: ZKS = Date.
Sidon, Phoenicia Mint
VF
BMC 197; SNG Cop 247.
NBS Auctions Web Auction 13, Lot 665.
7/31/22 9/16/22Nicholas Z

Antoninus Pius (Augustus) Judea, Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem)Antoninus Pius (Augustus)
Judea, Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem)
AE - / 22mm / -
(IMP ANTONINVS AVG PPP) - Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right
C Α C - tetrastyle arched temple; inside Tyche-Astarte stands half left in chiton, parazonium at side, foot raised (on globe), small bust in right, scepter in left
Mint: (138-161 AD)
Ref: SNG 594; Y. Meshorer, The Coinage of Aelia Capitolina (1989), 72, 70; BMC p. 84, 12; L. Kadman, The Coins of Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem 1956), 12Scotvs Capitis

Antoninus Pius Aelia CapitolinaAntoninus Pius (Augustus)
Judea, Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem)
AE22
Ob: (IMP ANTONINVS AVG PPP) - Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rv: C Α C beneath tetrastyle arched temple; inside Tyche-Astarte stands half left in chiton, parazonium at side, foot raised (on globe), small bust in right, scepter in left
Ref: SNG 594; Y. Meshorer, The Coinage of Aelia Capitolina (1989), 72, 70; BMC p. 84, 12; L. Kadman, The Coins of Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem 1956), 12

http://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/coins/6397/Scotvs Capitis

Antoninus Pius, RIC 644, Sestertius of AD 140-144 (Janus) Æ Sestertius (24.70g, Ø32mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 140-144.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right
Rev.: TR POT COS III (around) S C (in field) Janus standing facing, holding a long sceptre.
RIC 644 (S), Cohen 881, BMC 1317, Strack 886; Banti (I Grandi Bronzi Imperiali II-3) 435 (3 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins & Their Values II) 4240.
ex CNG eAuction 233, 2010; ex the John Bitner Collection of Secular Games Coinage; ex Astarte XV, 2004

This issue is part of a series of coins struck in preparation of the 900th anniversary of Rome, figuring scenes from Ancient Roman legends. Janus was believed to have been the first king of Italy. He was elevated to the status of a deity and a temple was dedicated to him.Charles S

AradosAE 15, Phoenicia, Arados, 130 B.C. Obv: Head of Zeus and Astarte, jugate, facing right, dotted border. Rev: Prow of galley with Athena fighting, holding sword and shield, inscription above and Aradian era date 130/29 BC below. Black patina, aEF. Lindgren I, 2231, Hoover HGC 10, 90 (C).Molinari

Arados, Phoenicia 94-21 BCArados, Phoenicia, AE19 - 20.5, Weight 6.58g. 94-21 BC. Female bust Tyche (Astarte-Europa) right, wearing stephane and veil over back of head / Humped bull galloping left, head facing, ΦΥ monogram Ξ and CN above, ΡΟΔ (Year 174 of the local era) over M and Phoenician letter Heth. BMC 330; Lindgren I, 2234.ddwau

Arados, Phoenicia, 87 - 86 B.C.Arados, Phoenicia, 87 - 86 B.C. Ae 18.2~18.9mm. 3.89g. Obv: Veiled bust of Astarte-Europa right, wearing stephane and veil. Rev: Humped bull left, head turned facing, ΘΩ / monograms above, POΓ (year 173) below.ddwau

Arados; AE 20; Astarte/ Humped bullPHOENICIA, ARADOS, 1st -2nd cent B.C. Æ 20mm, 7.9g. Obv. Veiled head of Astarte right wearing stephane. Rev. BC/GC, Humped bull leaping left, ? below. Sear GCV 6005 Podiceps

Ascalon, Judaea. AE 24, Tyche-Astarte standing left on galley, doveTrajan, 25 January 98 - 8 or 9 August 117 A.D., Ascalon, Judaea. Bronze AE 24, SNG ANS 706 - 712, F, Ascalon mint, 13.99g, 24.4mm, 0o, obverse CEBA ( CTOS ), laureate head right; reverse ACKA“L”O, Tyche-Astarte standing left on galley holding scepter and aphlaston, altar left, dove and uncertain date right; nice patina; scarce. Ex FORVMPodiceps

AthenaSYRIA: SELEUCIS & PIERIA. Gabala. Trajan. Æ 21. A.D. 105/106 (year 152 of the Caesarean era). Obv: NEPKAIC-TPAIACEB(Î“EP). Laureate head right; countermark on neck. Rev: Î“ABAÎ›EÎ©N, BNP in field. Astarte (?) seated left, holding corn-ears and poppy in extended right hand and spear in left hand; Sphinx seated left, star above head. Ref: BMC 4-5; Sear GIC 1079. Axis: 345°. Weight: 6.85 g. CM: Athena standing right, holding spear, in rectangular punch, 3 x 4 mm. Howgego 246 (7 pcs). Collection Automan.Automan

Augustus Phoenicia, Arados 2 B.C Phoenicia, Arados 2 B.C
Aradus mint, year 258 (local Era) = 2/1 BC. 8,9 g - 20mm
Obverse: Bust of Astarte-Europa right with smaller head of Augustus in front.
Reverse: Humped bull galloping left, head facing, Phoenician letters beth (B), taw (TH), zayin (Z) & aleph (´) above, Aradian era date 258 (Î£NH) below.
RPC I 4483.1 commentsPaul R3

Augustus, AE of Gabala, Syria. AD 1-14. Obv. Bare head of Augustus right, countermark.
Rev. GABALEWN, Astarte seated left, holding poppy and sceptre, sphinx at foot. LM in left field, ZH in exergue.
Countermark: Howgego 366. Bee. Gabala
References: RPC 4452; BMC 70; Mionnet V, 627.
21mm, 6.3 grams.1 commentsCanaan

BCC LSR2Lead seal
Roman 1st -3rd Century CE?
Obv: Turreted? bust? to right.
Possibly Tyche or Astarte.
Rev: Lion walking to right, traces of
inscription above.
10x9mm. 1.96gm. Axis:90 (3h)
This is the smallest Roman seal I have seen.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1971
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome

BCC LT24Lead Tessera
Caesarea Maritima
Obv: Demeter facing, head turned right,
holding torch (and grain).
Rev: Dionysus standing left, thyrsus in
left hand, (?) in right, Panther at feet.
The tetrastyle temple represented on coins
of Caesarea show Tyche-Astarte in the center,
possibly flanked by Demeter on the left and
Dionysos on the right. (Kadman, pp. 53 f.)
Truncated conical shape.
8.5 x 10mm 1.08gm. Axis:180
v-drome

BCC rgp24 Treb. Gallus Tyre-PhoeniciaRoman Provincial
Tyre-Phoenicia
Treb. Gallus 251-253CE
Obv:[IMP C C VIBI]VS TREBO GALLVS AVG
Laureate and draped bust right.
Rev:COL TYRO METRO
Bust of Tyche/Astarte to right in distyle temple
with curved roof.
AE26mm. 13.82gm. Axis:210
cf. BMC 437 (but with Curved Roof)
Extremely rare
Surface find Caesarea Maritima 1974
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome

BCC RGP26 Domitian Tyre-PhoeniciaRoman Provincial
Autonomous Tyre-Phoenicia
Reign of Domitian 93-94 C.E.
Obv: Veiled, turreted, and draped bust of Tyche right,
palm branch behind.
Rev: Astarte standing to left on galley, holding patera and standard.
Date in field: ΘΙΣ (year 219)
Monogram of Tyre Metropolis to right.
13x12mm. 1.26gm. Axis:0
Possible ref: RPC II, 2086
Surface find, Caesarea Maritima, 1976.v-drome

BCC RGP27 Domitian Autonomous Tyre PhoeniciaRoman Provincial
Autonomous-Tyre Phoenicia
Reign of Domitian 93-94C.E.
Obv:Veiled, turreted, and draped bust of Tyche right,
palm branch behind.
Rev: Astarte std. lt. on galley holding patera and standard.
Uncertain date in field: ΘΙΣ? (year 219)
Monogram of Tyre Metropolis to right.
AE 11.5mm. 1.67gm. Axis:0
Possible ref: RPC II, 2086
Surface find, Caesarea Maritima, 1977.
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BCC RGP36 Elagabalus Tyre-PhoeniciaRoman Provincial
Tyre-Phoenicia
Elagabalus 218-222C.E.
Obv: IMP [CAES] M AV ANT[O] NINVS AVG
Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: TY RI O RVM
Astarte standing facing, holding scepter and placing
hand on trophy. To left, palm tree; to right, murex shell
and column surmounted by Nike.
AE 27.5mm. 15.61gm. Axis:330
BMC 397; possible reference: Rouvier 2350
Surface find, Caesarea Maritima 1978v-drome

BCC RGP38 Nero Dora-PhoeniciaRoman Provincial
Dora-Phoenicia, semi-autonomous
under Nero 65/6 CE
Obv: Veiled bust of Tyche right.
Rev: ΔWΡΙΤWΝ and date L PKH (CY128)
Astarte standing facing, head right,
holding cornucopia and staff.
Meshorer 18a; Rosenberger 9
17.5x16.5mm.5.14gm. Axis:0
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1972v-drome

BCC RGP48 Elagabalus Tyre - PhoeniciaRoman Provincial
Tyre-Phoenicia
Elagabalus 218-222C.E.
Obv: [IMP CAES M AV AN]TONINVS AVG
Laureate. draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: SEP TIM TYR COL
Astarte standing in hexastyle temple,
[palm], altar and murex below.
29mm. 16.37gm. Axis:330
cf. BMC-Phoenicia 393
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1972v-drome

Beirut Mint Gordian III Bronze Coin uncleanGordian III circa 298 - 244 AD
Beirut Mint
Bronze 27 mm 12.6 gram
Obverse: Bust Right
Reverse: Tetrastyle temple containing facing bust of Astarte
Antonivs Protti

Berytus (Beyrouth) - Macrinusreverse: COL. FEL. BER. , temple of Astarte.

Maybe this coin is a forgery ? I am not certain.Ginolerhino

Berytus, During Seleucid Rule.Obverse: Turreted and veiled head of Tyche right, palm branch behind.
Reverse: Astarte standing left in galley extending wreath in right, Two letters below Arm??
References: HGC10-114, Berytos.
Rated Rare. HGC dates #114: Struck 102/1 - 87/6 BC.
16mm and 2.28 grams.Canaan

bmc118Elagabalus
Tripolis, Phoenicia

Obv: Laureate draped cuirassed bust right.
Rev: [TPIΠO Λ I TωN] →AΛΦ, 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.
27mm, 13.95 gms

BMC 118Charles M

bmc119Elagabalus
Tripolis, Phoenicia

Obv: AVT K [M] AVP ANTⲰNINOC, Laureate cuirassed bust right, seen from front.
Rev: TPI[ΠO] Λ I TⲰ[N] →AΛΦ, 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.
29 mm, 12.86 gms

BMC 119; Rouvier 1763; SNG Copenhagen 291; Roma Numismatics E-Sale 63, lot 691 (this coin)

Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-LIVE Auction 3, 25 October 2018, lot 527;
Ex VAuctions 321, 10 November 2016, lot 88.Charles M

bmc120Elagabalus
Tripolis, Phoenicia

Obv: [AVT] K M AVP ANTΩNIN[OC], Laureate undraped bust right.
Rev: TPI ΠO ΛI TωN →[date uncertain], 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, 10.39 gms

BMC 1201 commentsCharles M

bmc123Elagabalus
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 607Charles M

bmc124Elagabalus
Tripolis, Phoenicia

Obv: Laureate undraped bust right.
Rev: TPI ΠO ΛI TωN →[date uncertain], 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.
26 mm, 13.70 gms

BMC 123-124Charles M

bmc125Elagabalus
Tripolis, Phoenicia

Obv: Laureate cuirassed bust right wearing paludamentum.
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.
28mm, 15.17 gms

BMC 125Charles M

bmc126Elagabalus
Tripolis, Phoenicia

Obv: Laureate draped and cuirassed cuirassed bust right.
Rev: Legend off flan →ΓΛΦ, 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.
22 mm, 8.69 gms

BMC 126Charles M

bmc127Elagabalus
Tripolis, Phoenicia

Obv: Laureate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: [TPIΠO] Λ I [TωN] →[date uncertain], 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.
21 mm, 8.52 gms

BMC 127Charles M

bmc127_2Elagabalus
Tripolis, Phoenicia

Obv: Laureate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: TPI [ΠO Λ I TωN] →[date uncertain], 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.
21 mm, 9.54 gms

BMC 127Charles M

bmc127_3Elagabalus
Tripolis, Phoenicia

Obv: Laureate head right.
Rev: legend obscured →AΛΦ, 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.
20 mm, 5.09 gms

BMC 127Charles M

bmc175Elagabalus
Berytos, Phoenicia

Obv: IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG, Laureate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: [COLIV] LAV GFEL→BER, Temple of Astarte with Astarte standing facing, left foot on prow of galley right, holding trident and resting hand on raised knee; to right, Nike standing left on cippus; all within tetrastyle temple with annulet in pediment, akroteria on roof; below, two genii on dolphins facing central stairway.
31 mm, 18.92 gms

BMC 175, SNG Cop 114Charles M

bmc175_2Elagabalus
Berytos, Phoenicia

Obv: IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG, Laureate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: COLI VL A VGFEL→BER, Temple of Astarte with Astarte standing facing, left foot on prow of galley right, holding trident and resting hand on raised knee; to right, Nike standing left on cippus; all within tetrastyle temple with annulet in pediment, akroteria on roof; below, two genii on dolphins facing central stairway.
28 mm, 15.04 gms

BMC 175, SNG Cop 114Charles M

bmc175_3Elagabalus
Berytos, Phoenicia

Obv: IMP CAES M AVR ANT-ONINVS AVG, Laureate cuirassed bust right.
Rev: COLIVL AVGFEL→BER, Facade of the temple of Astarte with four columns and steps; on the roof, Poseidon and Beroia and two Nikae holding wreath; within the temple, Astarte facing, wearing mural crown, holding standard in her left hand; she is crowned by Nike standing left on column; on both sides, two winged Genii holding globe(?); on both sides of the steps, winged Genius riding dolphin and holding a trident.
29 mm, 23.26 gms

BMC 175 variant (bust type)

From Savoca Coins 7th Blue Auction, lot 603Charles M

bmc176Elagabalus
Berytos, Phoenicia

Obv: [IMP CAES M AV]R ANTONINVS AVG, Laureate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: COLIVL AVGFEL→BER, Temple of Astarte with Astarte standing facing, left foot on prow of galley right, holding trident and resting hand on raised knee; to right, Nike standing left on cippus; all within tetrastyle temple with annulet in pediment, akroteria on roof; below, two genii on dolphins facing central stairway.
26 mm, 11.22 gms

BMC 176 variant (much smaller than usual)Charles M

bmc179Elagabalus
Berytos, Phoenicia

Obv: IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG, Laureate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: COLIVL A VGFEL→BER, Temple of Astarte with Astarte standing facing, left foot on prow of galley right, holding trident and resting hand on raised knee; to right, Nike standing left on cippus; all within tetrastyle temple with annulet in pediment, akroteria on roof; below, two genii on dolphins facing central stairway.
30 mm, 14.98 gms

BMC 179.

From Savoca Coins, 32nd Blue Auction, lot 1224.Charles M

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)1 commentsCharles M

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

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

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

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

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 651 commentsCharles M

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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