Watch List notes:

Elagabalus, 218-222. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 2.37 g, 12 h), Rome, 218-219. IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to right, seen from behind. Rev. FIDES EXERCITVS Fides seated left on throne, holding eagle in her right hand and signum in her left; to left, another signum. BMC 15. Cohen 32. RIC 71. Thirion 33. A lightly toned example with an excellent portrait. The reverse a bit weak, otherwise, extremely fine.


From the collection of H. Ursprung, ex Artemide 51, 27-28 April 2019, 297.