Watch List notes:

Elagabalus, 218-222. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.24 g, 12 h), Rome (?), 219. IMP ANTONINVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right, seen from behind. Rev. SALVS AVGVSTI Salus standing front, head to left, feeding serpent rising from altar out of patera her right hand and holding rudder set on globe in her left. BMC 162. Cohen 264 var. (no patera). RIC 141. Thirion 132. Attractive iridescent toning. Good very fine.


From the collection of H. Ursprung, ex CGB E-Auction 138, 7 December 2015, 78121.