Elagabalus, Mars, Antoninianus

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Elagabalus, Ruled 218-222 AD
AR Antoninianus, Struck 219 AD, Rome mint
Obverse: IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG, Bust of Elagabalus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Reverse: MARS VICTOR, Mars, helmeted, naked except for flowing cloak, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left hand.
References: RIC 122f
Size: 23mm, 5.49g
Obv Die Match: CNG E-Auction 456 (11-13-2019), lot 422
Rev Die Match: Savoca Live Online Auction 7 (2-28-2016), lot 522

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