Watch List notes:

Elagabalus, 218-222. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 2.76 g, 6 h), Rome, 221-222. IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG Laureate and draped 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 branch in his left; to left, lighted altar with recumbent bull behind; in field to left, six-pointed star. BMC 212. Cohen 61. RIC 88. Thirion 258. Slightly rough, otherwise, good very fine.


From the collection of H. Ursprung, ex London Ancient Coins 48, 16 December 2015, 207.