Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28 | Auction date: 9 December 2023 |
Lot number: 2560 Price realized: 50 CHF (Approx. 57 USD / 53 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on |
Lot description: SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch. Elagabalus, 218-222. Tetradrachm (Billon, 26 mm, 9.48 g, 12 h), 219. ΑΥΤ Κ Μ Α ΑΝ•••ΤⲰΝЄΙΝΟC [CЄΒ] Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to right, seen from behind. Rev. ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ЄΞ ΥΠΑΤΟC ΤΟ Β / Δ - Є Eagle with spread wings standing facing, head to left and holding wreath in beak; between the eagle's legs, star. McAlee 763. Prieur 272. Beautifully toned. Minor pitting and a bit rough, otherwise, very fine. From the Jay Smith Collection of coins of Elagabalus, ex Classical Numismatic Group E-Auction 540, 14 June 2023, 349 and Classical Numismatic Group E-Auction 453, 2 October 2019, 297. Starting price: 50 CHF |