© Tanner Scott
© Tanner Scott
Æ28 - Elagabalus TVRIORVM
| Bronze | 12.42 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 | 12.42 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#316289 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Temple of Astarte with six columns, arch in the middle; 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 left and palm tree on right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TVRIORVM
Unabridged legend: Tyriorum
Translation: Tyre
Comment
This coin does not bear the colony title (SPETIM COL) and was issued after 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, which symbolizes his connection to the sun god.