CNG 88, Lot: 779. Estimate $750. Sold for $1500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

THRACE, Philippopolis. Elagabalus. AD 218-222. Æ Medallion (38mm, 26.07 g, 6h). Pythian Games issue. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Octostyle temple with colonnaded side porch in perspective left; shield over sword in pediment. Mouchmov, Philippopolis -; Varbanov 1658 (same dies as illustration). Near EF, attractive black-green patina with lighter green overtones. Very rare.

From Group CEM.