Lot 2814

Sale 136 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Elagabalus, (A.D. 218-222), silver denarius, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 221-222, (3.60 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). Toned, extremely fine, very scarce.

Estimate
$200
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$150

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