Lot 3517

Sale 81 · Important Australian, New Zealand & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Elagabalus, (A.D. 218-222), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 219, (3.022 grams), obv. laureate bust of Elagabalus draped to right, around IMP ANTO NINVS PIVS AVG, rev. around PROVID DEORVM, Providentia standing facing head to left, crossed legs, resting arm on column, holding rod and cornucopiae, globe at feet, (S.7541, RIC 130, RSC 244). Light tone, good very fine.

The Reka Devnia hoard of 81,044 silver coins contained 4010 coins of Elagabalus, with 57 coins of this variety.

Estimate
$100
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$90

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