Ancient: New Elagabalus

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Mat, Jun 15, 2014.

  1. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Something I picked up for $20. Didnt need it, but I liked it and its much better in hand, especially for the price.

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    Elagabalus (218 - 222 A.D.)
    AR Denarius
    O: IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, horned, laureate, draped and bearded bust right.
    R: INVICTVS SACERDOS AVG, Elagabalus standing half left, branch in left, offering from patera in right overaltar, recumbent bull behind altar, star left.
    Rome Mint 220 - 222 A.D.
    2.9g
    19.5mm
    RIC IV 88, RSC III 61, BMCRE V 212
     
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  3. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    My other 2.

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  4. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Congrats. Nice new addition.
     
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  6. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    Sweet new pick-up, Mat ... beautiful coin (and for a mere $20 ... nice buy)



    Ummm, I also have a couple of good ol' E-dawgs coins (man, he was a crazy one, eh?)


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  7. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    I like the portrait on it a lot. cool addition!
     
  8. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

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