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Lot 456

Estimate: 100 USD
Price realized: 65 USD
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Elagabalus. A.D. 218-222. AR denarius (19 mm, 3.61 g, 12 h). Rome, A.D. 218. IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG, VICTOR ANTONINI AVG, Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm. RIC 156; BMC 36; RSC 289a. Toned. Good very fine.

From the Maple Leaf Collection.

The reverse type showing Victory displaying her wreath and palm branch refers to Elagabalus' elevation to the purple and his subsequent victory over Macrinus on 8 June 218 at the Battle of Antioch.

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