Elagabalus. AD 218-222. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.54 g, 6h). Uncertain eastern mint. Struck AD 218-219.Electronic Auction 475 The McAlee Collection – Elagabalus to Severus Alexander, Silver Sold For $ 140. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Elagabalus. AD 218-222. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.54 g, 6h). Uncertain eastern mint. Struck AD 218-219. ANTONINVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / HILAR IT A S AVG, Hilaritas standing left, holding long palm frond and cornucopia. RIC IV –; Thirion –; BMRE –; RSC –; Numismatica Ars Classica 84, lot 1978 (same dies; hammer 650 CHF). Lightly toned. VF. Very rare variety with Hilaritas holding palm and cornucopia without children. |