Elagabalus, 218-222. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 4.41 g, 12 h), Rome, 218-219. IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right, seen from behind. Rev. SALVS ANTONINI AVG Salus standing front, head to right, holding serpent with her right hand and patera in her left. BMC 28. Cohen 256. RIC 140. Thirion 48. Nicely toned and struck on an exceptionally heavy flan. The reverse a bit weak and with a minor flan fault, otherwise, extremely fine.
From the collection of H. Ursprung, ex Roma E-Auction 17, 25 April 2015, 811.
Price realized | 70 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |