Aureus - Elagabalus MARS VICTOR, Mars

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year218-222
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#119, OCRE#ric.4.el.119
Obverse descriptionBust of Elagabalus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES ANTONINVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Antoninus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator) and Caesar Anoninus, emperor.)
Reverse descriptionMars, helmeted, naked except for flowing cloak, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMARS VICTOR
(Translation: Mars Victor. Mars, the victorious.)
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MintageND (218-222)  - -
Catalog ID1811271960
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