Denarius - Elagabalus P M TR P II COS II P P, Sol

€276,598.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year219
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueDenarius (1/2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#17B, OCRE#ric.4.el.17B
Obverse descriptionBust of Elagabalus, laureate, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Antoninus Pius Augustus. Supreme commander Antoninus, the pious emperor.)
Reverse descriptionSol, radiate, naked except for cloak over left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P II COS II P P
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul for the second time, father of the nation.)
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Mint
MintageND (219)  - -
Catalog ID2529878710
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