Elagabalus . Denarius; Elagabalus ; 218-222 AD, Rome, 219 AD, Denarius, 3.32g. BM-205, C-50, RIC-83A. Obv: IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG Bust laureate, draped r. Rx: FORTVNAE REDVCI Fortuna Redux standing l. holding rudder and cornucopia. From the Philip Ashton Collection, acquired in October 1997. The reverse type refers to Elagabalus' journey to Rome after being proclaimed emperor in Syria in 218 AD.Minor iridescence in toning. MS
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