PHOENICIA. Sidon. Elagabalus, 218-222. Tetrassarion (Orichalcum, 24 mm, 11.99 g, 12 h). [IMP CAE M AVR] ANTONINVS AVG PIVS Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to right, seen from behind; before, countermark: Cart of Astarte within incuse square. Rev. [COL AVR PIA] METRO / SID Cart of Astarte: two-wheel vehicle with four columns supporting roof; above, two palms to left and right; baitylos within. AUB 256. Rouvier 1494. For countermark, Howgego 396. Good fine.
From the collection of a Swiss scholar, formed over the past thirty years.