Watch List notes:

The Roman Empire

Elagabalus, 218 – 222. Aureus circa 218–219, AV 6.49 g. IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. VICTOR ANTONINI AVG Victory walking r., holding wreath in r. hand and palm in l. C 288. RIC 154. BMC 30. Calicó –, cf. 3038 for obverse and 3038a for reverse (this die).
Rare. A lovely portrait of fine style, minor marks and slightly
wavy flan, otherwise extremely fine
Ex Monnaies d'Antan sale 13, 2013, 147. (Monnaie d'une qualité exceptionnelle 5710). From the collection of a retired banker.