Elagabalus, 218-222. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 2.92 g, 12 h), a contemporary cast imitation. Imitating uncertain mint in the East, 218-219. ANTONINVS PIVS FELIX AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to right, seen from behind. Rev. SANCT DEO SOLI / ELAGABAL Slow quadriga to right, carrying the sacred Stone of Emesa decorated with an eagle and surrounded by four parasols. Cf. BMC 287 note., RIC 196 and Thirion 361 (for prototype). An interesting contemporary cast imitation ('limes falsum') of a very rare type. Somewhat rough and with minor traces of corrosion and light deposits, otherwise, nearly very fine.