Coin; AE; Roman. 20.10 grams, 29.4 mm. Elagabalus, 218-222 AD. Sidon, Lebanon. Obverse: IMPCAESAR MAVANTO [ ], bust r. laureate, wearing paludamentum and cuirass. Reverse description: AVRPIA SIDO COLMET, car of Astarte on two wheels, four columns supporting roof; within baetyl on base.
Donor:
Alfred Emerson
Collection place:
Sidon (ancient city), Phoenice (Roman province)
Production place:
Sidon (ancient city), Phoenice (Roman province)
Culture or time period:
Severan Dynasty (193–235 AD)
Collector:
Alfred Emerson
Materials:
Bronze (metal)
Person depicted:
Elagabalus (Emperor of Rome)
Inscription:
Obverse legend: IMPCAESAR MAVANTO and Reverse legend: AVRPIA SIDO COLMET