PHOENICIA. Sidon. Elagabalus, 218-222. Diassarion (Bronze, 19 mm, 5.08 g, 11 h). IM C M AV ANTONINVS Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to right, seen from behind. Rev. AV PI SID MET Three-quarter view of two-wheel cart of Astarte to right, with shrine with four columns within which baetyl; on the roof, two palm branches. BMC 258-259. Lindgren I, 2332. Rovier 1501. RPC VI online 8541. Very fine.
From the Jay Smith Collection of coins of Elagabalus, ex Savoca 117th Blue E-Auction, 13 November 2021, 798.
Price realized | 70 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |