Watch List notes:

Elagabalus, 218-222. Dupondius (Orichalcum, 27 mm, 14.00 g, 12 h), Rome, 219. IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS PIVS AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to right, seen from behind. Rev. PONTIF MAX TR P II COS II P P / S C Roma seated left on throne, holding Victory in her right hand and long scepter in her left; at her side, shield. BMC -. Cohen 233. RIC 294 var. (bust draped only). Thirion 22. A very rare variety. Struck on an unusually large and heavy flan and with a very attractive portrait. Somewhat smoothed, otherwise, extremely fine.


From the Aes Augustorum Collection, ex Hauck & Aufhäuser 20, 16 October 2007, 408.