Lot 4341

Sale 139 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Elagabalus, (A.D. 218-222), silver antoninianus, Rome Mint, issued A.D. 218, (4.99 g), obv. radiate bust of Elagabalus draped and cuirassed to right, around IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG, rev. around MARS VICTOR, Mars naked except for cloak floating behind advancing right holding a transverse spear and trophy over shoulder, (S.2085, RIC 122, RSC 113). Struck on a large flan, dark patination, extremely fine, scarce.

Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection.

Estimate
$300
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$340

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