Elagabalus, 218-222. Antioch. 8 Assaria (Bronze, 33mm, 20.13 g 6). ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΜΑΡ ΑΥΡΗ ΑΝΤΩΝΕΙΝΟC C Laureate, draped and cuirasssed bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩΝ ΜΗΤ ΚΟΛ / Δ - Ε / S - C The Tyche of Antioch seated on rocks to left; below her, river-god Orontes swimming to left; above her head, ram to left; in field above left, crescent. BMC457. McAlee 807(c). Attractive dark greenish-brown patina. Minor marks and areas of flat-striking, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.
From the Stoecklin Collection, bought from Hess AG in Luzern.
Price realized | 550 CHF |
Starting price | 360 CHF |
Estimate | 450 CHF |