Elagabalus, 218-222. Berytus. 8 Assaria (Bronze, 30mm, 22.55 g 12). IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to right. Rev. COL IVL AVG FEL / BER Tetrastyle temple of Astarte, with numerous figures inside and on the roof; below, flanking the entrance causeway, putti on dolphins. BMC 175 ff. Well-struck with a good portrait and an attractive golden-tan patina with green highlights. Some minor scratches, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.
From the Stoecklin Collection, bought from Münzen und Medaillen in Basel.
Price realized | 800 CHF |
Starting price | 320 CHF |
Estimate | 400 CHF |