CNG 96, Lot: 823. Estimate $15000. Sold for $35000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Elagabalus. AD 218-222. AV Aureus (21mm, 7.25 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 219. IMP CAES M AVR (wedge stop) ANTONINVS (wedge stop) AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / VICTOR (wedge stop) ANTO NINI (wedge stop) AVG, Victory advancing right, holding wreath in extended right hand, cradling palm frond in left arm. RIC III 154; Thirion 59; Calicó 3038 (same dies); BMCRE 30-1; Biaggi 1295. EF, lustrous surfaces. Fine style portrait.