Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28 | Auction date: 9 December 2023 |
Lot number: 3924 Price realized: 120 CHF (Approx. 136 USD / 127 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on |
Lot description: Elagabalus, 218-222. Dupondius (Orichalcum, 27 mm, 13.75 g, 6 h), Rome, 221. IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS PIVS AVG Radiate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right, wearing 'horn' over forehead. Rev. P M TR P [IIII CO]S III P P / [S] - C Elagabalus standing front, head to left, holding patera in his right hand and branch in his left; to left, lighted altar with recumbent bull behind; in field to left, eight-pointed star. BMC -. Cohen 203 var. (bust draped and cuirassed). RIC -, cf. 328 (differing bust type). Thirion -. Extremely rare. Somewhat rough and with areas of weakness, otherwise, about very fine. From the Jay Smith Collection of coins of Elagabalus, privately acquired from A. Cherry. Starting price: 50 CHF |