Lot 2896
Sale 128 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Images
Description
Elagabalus, (A.D. 218-222), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 221-222, (3.36 g), obv. laureate bust of Elagabalus draped to right, around IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, rev. around INVICTVS SACERDOS AVG, Elagabalus in priestly robes standing left, sacrificing over altar, behind which is sacred bull and holding branch, star in left field, (S.7518, RIC 88, RSC 62) (illustrated); another, rev. Victory, (S.7554, RIC 161). Toned, good extremely fine.
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, from Antiquarius, list 16 (Feb 1988), item 35 ($110.00).
- Estimate
- $120
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $150