Elagabalus, 218-222. Antoninianus (Silver, 23 mm, 4.93 g, 12 h), Rome, 218-219. IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. MARS VICTOR Mars, nude except for cloak, walking to right, holding spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left. BMC 17. Cohen 113. RIC IV 122f. Minor porosity, otherwise, good very fine.
From the Collection of Prof. James M. Collier, acquired in Amsterdam, in 2000.
This lot is sold to benefit the Collier Prize in Ancient Numismatics offered by the American Numismatic Society.