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© Tanner Scott
Æ28 - Elagabalus SEP TIM TVR COL
| Bronze | 13.73 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Tyre (Syria Phoenice) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 218-222 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13.73 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#316288 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Temple of Astarte with six columns, arch in the middle, with pellet in pediment over arch; base with steps; within, Astarte between a trophy on left and Nike on right crowning her; in front of the temple, on right Marsyas, on left an altar between murex on right and palm tree on left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SEP TIM TVR COL
Unabridged legend: Septimia Tyriorum colonia
Translation: Septimian colony of Tyre
Comment
This coin bears the colony title (SPETIM COL) and was issued before the withdrawal of colony status by Elagabalus.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Elagabalus, who was known for his controversial and unconventional reign. He was a priest of the sun god Elagabal, and his coinage often featured imagery related to the sun god and other deities. This coin, in particular, shows Elagabalus wearing a radiate crown, symbolizing his connection to the sun god.
