

Elagabalus (218-222). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 220 AD. Obv. IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS PIVS AVG. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev. P M TR P III COS III P P / S - C. Sol advancing left, raising hand and holding whip; star to left. RIC IV 300; C. 156 (FR.12). 20.28 g. 28.50 mm. R. Rare and attractive. Toned orichalcum surfaces, with brown spots. VF/Good VF.