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

€276,615.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year220
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueDenarius (1/2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.2 g
Dimensions18.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#28d, OCRE#ric.4.el.28d
Obverse descriptionBust of Elagabalus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, 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; in field, star.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P III COS III P P
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul for the third time, father of the nation.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (220)  - -
Catalog ID3951413640
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