SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch (?). Elagabalus, 218-222. Tetradrachm (Billon, 25 mm, 13.15 g, 6 h), RY 2 = 219. AYT K M A ANTⲰNЄINOC CЄB Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. ΔHMAPX ЄΞ YΠATOC TO B / Δ - Є Eagle with spread wings standing facing, head to left and holding wreath in beak; between the eagle's legs, star. McAlee 762. Prieur 264. RPC VI online 7954. A lovely example, lustrous and with a portrait of fine style. Very minor weakness, otherwise, virtually as struck.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Price realized | 280 CHF |
Starting price | 280 CHF |
Estimate | 350 CHF |