55, Lot: 88. PHOENICIA, Berytus. Elagabalus. 218-222 AD. Æ 25mm (17.90 gm). Estimate $300. Sold For $203 PHOENICIA, Berytus. Elagabalus. 218-222 AD. Æ 25mm (17.90 gm). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / Poseidon striding right, holding trident with his left arm while he is grasping the arm of the nymph Beröe who is kneeling left; holding a small amphora with her right hand. BMC Phoenicia pg. 80, 183; Lindgren & Kovacs 2268. VF, brown patina with touches of green. Scarce type; the mythological foundation scene for Berytos. ($150) From cngcoins.com on-site auction number 55, closed December 18, 2002. Used by permission of CNG.