Phoenicia. Berytus. Elagabalus, 218-222. Diassarion (Bronze, 28 mm, 16.86 g, 6 h). IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to right, seen from the back. Rev. COL IVL AVG FEL / BER Tetrastyle gateway with central arch and four columns; above, Atargatis riding lion right; below, statue of Marsyas to right, holding wineskin over his left shoulder. BMC 192. Rouvier 572. Well-struck, and with dark brown patina. Very fine.
From the Vineyard Collection, ex Freeman & Sear 6, 6 October 2000, 410.