CNG 85, Lot: 959. Estimate $500. Sold for $1265. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Elagabalus. AD 218-222. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.10 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 219-220. Laureate and draped bust right / Aquila flanked by two signa; shield at the base of each. RIC IV 78; Thirion 246; RSC 44. Choice EF, toned. Well centered and boldly struck on both sides.

Ex New York Sale III (7 December 2000), lot 728.