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Obolos 17

20 December 2020
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Starting Price: 75 CHF
Hammer Price:  160 CHF
Lot 704

Elagabalus, 218-222. Denarius (Silver, 19.5 mm, 3.27 g, 1 h), Rome. IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG Laureate and draped bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. SVMMVS SACERDOS AVG Emperor in Syrian priestly dress sacrificing left at tripod altar and holding branch; star on the left field. BMCRE 232 var. RIC 146 var. RSC 276 var. An elegant portrait with a well detailed reverse. Good very fine.

From the Brett Telford Collection, USA.

Normally on this type the emperor is seen having a 'horn' over his forehead.

Online bidding closes: 20 Dec 2020, 20:52:00 CET Current Date & Time: 19 Apr 2024, 02:39:12 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:160 CHF by Caro16 (4 bids)
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