Denarius - Elagabalus INVICTVS SACERDOS AVG

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year218-222
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1/2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#191b, OCRE#ric.4.el.191b
Obverse descriptionBust of Elagabalus, horned, laureate, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Antoninus Pius Augustus. Supreme commander Antoninus, the pious emperor.)
Reverse descriptionElagabalus, in Syrian priestly robes, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over lighted altar, and holding upright club in left hand; behind altar, a bull lying down; in field, star.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringINVICTVS SACERDOS AVG
(Translation: Invictus sacerdos Augusti. Invincible priest emperor.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (218-222)  - -
Catalog ID2089097640
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