Lot 3845

Sale 134 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Elagabalus, (218-222), silver denarius, 20 mm, (2.12 g), Antioch mint, issued 218-219, obv. ANTONINVS PIVS FEL AVG laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to right, seen from behind, rev. FELICITAS / TEMP Galley to right over waves, with steerman, seven rowers and vexillum amidships; at stern, acrostolium, at prow, mast slanted forward, (S.7510, BMC 277, RSC 27a. RIC 188). Lightly patinated (slightly porous), nearly extremely fine and rare.

Ex CNG private purchase with ticket c.2000.

Estimate
$500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$300

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