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 around his shoulders, raising his right hand and holding whip with his left; to left, star. Banti 24. BMC 424 corr. (differing bust type). Cohen 156. RIC 300. Dark green patina. Minor double striking on the reverse, otherwise, very fine.


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