Triton XX, Lot: 808. Estimate $300. Sold for $180. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Elagabalus. AD 218-222. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.24 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 221-222. IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, laureate and draped bust right, wearing “horn” / SACERD DEI SOLIS ELAGAB, Elagabalus standing right, holding club in left hand, sacrificing from patera held in right hand over lighted altar; star to right. RIC IV 131; Thirion 302; RSC 246. Superb EF, toned. Struck on a large flan. Fine style.

From the Dr. Patrick H. C. Tan Collection.