Coin of Elagabalus, Emperor of Rome from Tyre Artist: Unknown
Mint: Tyre (Phoenicia)
Ruler: Elagabalus, Emperor of Rome, ca. 203–222, ruled 218–22

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218–22

Numismatics

By appointment, Pratt Study Room
Medium

Bronze

Dimensions

16.91 g, 11:00, 27.7 mm

Credit Line

Promised gift of Ben Lee Damsky

Loan number

ILE2013.17.370

Geography

Made in Tyre, Phoenicia

Culture

Roman

Period

3rd century

Classification

Numismatics

Disclaimer

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Numismatics

Obverse Description

Obverse Description: Laureate, draped, armored bust right. Oval counterstamp with head of Melkart at the right. CAES M AV ANTONINVS AVG

Reverse Description

Reverse Description: Astarte standing facing arm on trophy holding scepter. Nike stands on a column at the right facing left while holding a wreath. TIRIRVM
Object copyright
No Copyright - United States
Additional information

Object/Work type

coins

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