Watch List notes:

Elagabalus, 218-222. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 2.80 g, 7 h), uncertain mint in the East, 218-219. ANTONINVS PIVS FEL AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to right, seen from behind. Rev. FELICITAS / TEMP Galley to right over waves, with steerman, seven rowers and vexillum amidships; at stern, acrostolium, at prow, mast slanted forward. BMC 277. Cohen 27. RIC 188. Thirion 348. Lightly toned and fresh. Light scratches on the obverse, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.


From the collection of Dipl.-Ing. Adrian Lang, ex Gorny & Mosch 147, 7 March 2006, 2232.