Elagabalus. AD 218-222. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.38 g, 6h). Uncertain eastern mint. Struck AD 218-219.Electronic Auction 475 The McAlee Collection – Elagabalus to Severus Alexander, Silver Sold For $ 1 400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Elagabalus. AD 218-222. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.38 g, 6h). Uncertain eastern mint. Struck AD 218-219. ANTONINVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / SANCTE DEO SOL I, slow quadriga right, bearing the sacred Stone of Emesa on which is an eagle, surrounded by four parasols; ELAGABA/L in exergue. RIC IV 195; Thirion 360; BMCRE 284-5 var. (rev. legend spacing): RSC 268. Lightly toned. Good VF. Rare. Interesting variety with reverse legend in two lines. Fine style. |