Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 1672. Closing Date: Jun 08, 
2005. ELAGABALUS. 218-222 AD. Æ Sestertius 
(25.09 gm, 12h). Struck 220 AD. Bidding Closed 
Estimate $500 

ELAGABALUS. 218-222 AD. Æ Sestertius (25.09 gm, 
12h). Struck 220 AD. Laureate, draped, and 
cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Sol 
advancing left, raising hand and holding whip; 
star in left field. RIC IV 300; BMCRE 424 corr. 
(bust type); Cohen 156. VF, attractive jade and 
dark green patina, slight die shift on reverse. 
($500)

From the Rudolf Berk Collection.


High bid of $575, $661.25 including 15% buyers fee, or approximately €465.75, £316.25, C$718.75, A$747.5, on June 8, 2005.

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