Watch List notes:

Elagabalus, 218-222. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 30 mm, 20.23 g, 10 h), Rome, 220-222. IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS PIVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to right, wearing 'horn' over forehead. Rev. INVICTVS SACERDOS AVG Elagabalus standing front, head to left, holding patera in his right hand and club in his left; to left, altar with recumbent bull behind; in field to left, star. BMC 350. Cohen 64. RIC 350. Beautiful turquoise patina. Minor edge crack and with light deposits, otherwise, good fine.


From the collection of Dipl.-Ing. Adrian Lang, ex Gorny & Mosch 152, 10 October 2006, 2291.