Denarius - Elagabalus P M TR P V COS IIII P P

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year222
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1/2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3 g
Dimensions18.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#52, OCRE#ric.4.el.52
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 descriptionElagabalus, in Syrian priestly robes, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over lighted altar, and holding club in left hand; in left field, star.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P V COS IIII P P
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quinta, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the fifth time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (222)  - -
Catalog ID5040216000
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