Lot 4180
Elagabalus, AD 218-222. Gold Aureus (6.5g) minted at Rome, AD 219. IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right of young Elagabalus. Reverse: PONTIF MAX TR P II COS II PP. Roma seated left, holding Victoria (Victory) presenting wreath right on right hand, spear in left; shield resting at her side. Calicó 3024; RIC 26d; cf. Sear 7479 (obverse legend). A simply marvelous gem specimen and absolutely superb with fully lustrous surfaces. Virtually as struck. Nearly Mint State.
Estimated Value $25,000 - 30,000.
The Hunter Collection; Ex Michael F. Price Collection (Stacks, December 3, 1996, lot 228).
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