Very Rare Mint

229, Lot: 355. Estimate $300. Sold for $355. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ARABIA, Charachmoba. Elagabalus. AD 218-222. Æ 20mm (5.78 g, 12h). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Tyche standing facing, holding cornucopia and rudder. Cf. Spijkerman 1-3; SNG ANS -. Fine, green patina. Rare.

The Charachmoba mint was active only during the reign of Elagabalus, producing only two basic types - this type and that found on the following lot.