PHRYGIA. Laodicea ad Lycum. Elagabalus, 218-222. Diassarion (Bronze, 24 mm, 7.10 g, 6 h). ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥΡ ΑΝΤΩΝЄΙΝΟϹ Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to right, seen from behind. Rev. ΛΑΟΔΙΚЄΩΝ / ΝΑΩΚΟΡΩ/•Ν• Winged Eros reclining to right on rocks, propping his head on his left hand and holding poppy in his right hand; to left, torch. RPC VI online 5511. Apparently the second and by far the best known example. Flan crack and minor deposits, otherwise, very fine.
From the Jay Smith Collection of coins of Elagabalus, ex Lydia Numismatics E-Auction 11, 2 October 2021, 704.
Price realized | 190 CHF |
Starting price | 50 CHF |