An intriguing issue of Elagabal, which is either an imitation or a rare variety from eastern mints. A portrait that deviates in style from his other issues, but the depiction of the goddess and legend correct. Lower silver sample. A very interesting denarius, struck on a wide disc, with great attention to detail.
Obverse: Bust of the emperor wearing a laurel wreath, armor and paludamentum, to the right, in the rim the legend: IMP CAES M ANTONINVS AVG.
Reverse: Felicitas standing left, holding patera and caduceus, surrounded by legend TEMPORVM FEL
Silver, diameter 20 mm, weight 3.03 g.
