Classical Numismatic Group 
Auction 90
23 May 2012
Lot number: 1145
Price realized: 300 USD 

PHOENICIA, Tripolis. Elagabalus. AD 218-222. Æ (31mm, 22.36 g, 7h). 
Dated SE 531 (AD 219/20). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust 
right, seen from behind / Figure of Astarte within temple consisting 
of central archway with approaching steps and two pedimented wings 
with four columns each; A?? (date) in exergue. Rouvier 1763 var. 
(placement of date); SNG Copenhagen -; BMC 118. VF, green patina 
under a layer of orange earthen deposits. Extremely rare.

Ex Classical Numismatic Group 84 (5 May 2010), lot 901.

Used with permission of CNG (cngcoins.com), July, 2012