SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Laodicea ad Mare. Elagabalus, 218-222. Assarion (Bronze, 18 mm, 3.57 g, 1 h). [IMP C M AVR] ANTONINVS AVG Radiate head of Elagabalus to right. Rev. LAVDICEON / [Δ]Є Two nude wrestlers (Herakles and Dionysos?), standing and grappling with each other; to left, club; to right, thyrsos. BMC 105-7. SNG München 944. Struck on a slightly short flan and with a flan fault on the obverse, otherwise, about extremely fine.
From the collection of Dr. P. Vogl, ex Aufhäuser 4, 7-8 October 1987, 380 (with original ticket).
Price realized | 85 CHF |
Starting price | 50 CHF |