Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. > Buy or Bid Sale 227 | Auction date: 14 May 2024 |
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Lot description: Elagabalus (218-222 AD). Sestertius; Elagabalus (218-222 AD); 218-222 AD, Rome, AD 219, Sestertius, 28.29g. BM-409, RIC-293, C-231 (12 Fr.). Obv: IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS [PIV]S AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: PONTIF MAX TR P II COS II P P around, S C in exergue, Helmeted Roma seated l. holding Victory and spear, shield by her side.Of the many coins of Elagabalus that we have handled, there have been many denarii, and few bronzes. This coin is the best example we have handled. It has a dark, olive-green toning, with actual iridescent fields. Choice EF Estimate: 3800 USD |