Watch List notes:

Elagabalus, 218-222. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 28mm, 18.84 g 11), Rome, 220. IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS PIVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. P M TR P III COS III P P / S - C Sol advancing left, radiate and nude but for cloak his shoulders, raising his right hand and holding whip with his left; to left, star. Banti 24. BMC 424 corr. (bust type). Cohen 156. RIC 300. Dark green patina; some minor double striking on the reverse. Very fine.


From the GH Collection, acquired from Rare Coins & Classical Arts on 24 July 1983.