Denarius - Elagabalus VICTORIA AVG, Victory

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year218-222
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1/2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.7 g
Dimensions18.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#161b, OCRE#ric.4.el.161b
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 descriptionVictory, winged, draped, flying right, holding diadem (or garland) with both hands; to either side, shield; in field, star.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTORIA AVG
(Translation: Victoria Augusti. Victory of the emperor (Augustus).)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (218-222)  - star in left field -
ND (218-222)  - star in right field -
Catalog ID8056163600
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