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ID:     42-090
     [UNVERIFIED]
Type:     Roman Provincial
Region:     Syria, Phoenicia
City:     Sidon
Issuer:     Elagabalus
Date Ruled:     218-222
Metal:     Bronze
Denomination:     AE 30
Date Struck:     218-222
Diameter:     29.9 mm
Weight:     13.95 g
Die Axis:     11 h
Obverse Legend:     IMP CAESAR M AV ANTONIN
Obverse Description:     Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Reverse Legend:     AVR PIA SID COL MET, AETER BFI in exergue
Reverse Description:     two-handled modius containing grain ears
Primary Reference:     BMC 274-278 var (legends)
Reference2:     SNG Cop -
Photograph Credit:     Agora Auctions, Inc.
Source:     http://agoraauctions.com
Grade:     F/VF
Notes:     (1) Agora Auction 42: Lot No. 90; (2) Sidon sided with Septimius Severus against the advances of Pescennius Niger, a battle which Septimius eventually won. This rare coin records the imperial reward given the city by Septimius and his successors.; (3) Ex Amphora Coins