
Elagabalus.
Sold by Harlan J. Berk, Ltd.
Description
Elagabalus; 218-222 AD, Perinthus, Thrace, ca. 218-22 AD, Medallion AE 43, 36.29g. Varbanov-4015, Moushmov-4611, Schoenert-Geiss-717. Obv: [AVT] K M AVPH[Λ] ANT[ΩNE]INOC, Laur, dr, and cuir bust facing r. Rx: Emperor in quadriga r, Nike stg behind and crowning him with wreath, second figure to r; behind, platform surmounted by trophy and two captives. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; Ex CNG 177, Nov. 2007, lot 147.The sides once held two pieces of metal attached to the reverse, indicating the coin may have been worn as a pendant. About VF
Provenance: Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; Ex CNG 177, Nov. 2007, lot 147