Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial

Lot 3348    SESSION 7 (9.30AM THURSDAY 30TH JULY)    Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial

Estimate $200
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SOLD $250

ELAGABALUS, (A.D. 218-222), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 220-222, (3.37 g), obv. laureate bust of Elagabalus draped to right, around IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, rev. around ABVNDANTIA AVG, Abundantia standing to left emptying cornucopiae held with both hands, star to left, (S.7501, RIC 56, RSC 1a) (illustrated); another, (3.15 g), rev. Victory hovering left, between two shields, holding garland in each hand, open skirt, (S.7535, RIC 45, RSC 195a) (illustrated); another, 2.62 g), rev. Sol advancing to left, naked except for cloak holding whip and raising hand, star in left field, (S.7533, RIC 28, RSC 154); another, (3.38 g), rev. around MARS VICTOR, Mars naked with cloak flowing behind waist, advancing right, holding a transverse spear and a trophy over his shoulder, (cf.S.7526, RIC 121, RSC 109); another, (3.07 g), rev. around SACERD DEI SOLIS ELAGAB, Elagabalus standing to right, sacrificing at altar, star to right, (S.7542, RIC 131, RSC 246). Toning, very fine - nearly extremely fine, scarce. (5)

Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection.