Elagabalus. Denarius

Elagabalus; 218-222 AD, Rome, ca. 219 AD, Denarius, 3.62g. BMC-202, C-43. Obv: IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, Laureate, draped bust r. Rx: FIDE-0S MILI-TVM, Legionary eagle between two standards. It is rare to see this type without shields at the bases of the standards. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; Acquired from a Bulgarian dealer at NY Show Jan. 2004.. MS