WCNC ELAGABALUS Tyre AE29 Astarte Trophy Nike


        ROMAN EMPIRE
        PHOENICIA
        TYRE
        ELAGABALUS
        Emperor AD 218-222
        AE29
        (Copper, 16.39 grams, 29.05 mm)
        Obverse: Greek legend: IMP.CAES.M.AV.ANTONI..., His 
        laureate draped bust right
        Reverse: Greek legend: (S)EPT.IM.TVRO/(C)OLO, Astarte 
        standing facing holding sceptre, left foot on prow, 
        right hand on trophy, crowned by victory on column in 
        right field. Small figure of Marsias at her feet

        Reference: BMC 388, page 273, Lindgren 2375 
        Grade: About Very fine
        Good portrait. Clear reverse