Watch List notes:

Elagabalus, 218-222. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.05 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. VICTOR•ANTONINI AVG Victory advancing right, holding wreath in her right hand and palm frond over her left shoulder. BMC 37. Cohen 289. RIC 156. Thirion 61. Lovely iridescent toning. The reverse a bit weak and with a minor deposit, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.


From the collection of H. Ursprung, ex Numismatica Ars Classica 84, 20 May 2015, 1091.