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

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year221
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1/2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.8 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#40b, OCRE#ric.4.el.40b
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 and flying behind, advancing left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand; in field, star.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P IIII COS III P P
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (221)  - -
Catalog ID2773083040
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