Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Lot 4354 SESSION 17 (11.30AM FRIDAY 31ST MARCH) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Estimate $120
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SOLD $90
ELAGABALUS, (A.D. 218-222), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 221, (2.90 g), obv. laureate bust of Elagabalus draped to right, around IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, rev. around SVMMVS SACERDOS AVG, Elagabalus standing to left, sacrificing, star in left field, (S.7549, RIC 146, RSC 276). Lightly toned, well centred, extremely fine.
The reverse depicts the 18 year old emperor sacrificing as the high priest of the sun god El-Gabal.
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