Denarius - Elagabalus MARS VICTOR, Mars

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year218-222
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1/2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#123b, OCRE#ric.4.el.123b
Obverse descriptionBust of Elagabalus, laureate, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator) and Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, emperor.)
Reverse descriptionMars, helmeted, naked except for flowing cloak, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMARS VICTOR
(Translation: Mars Victor. Mars, the victorious.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (218-222)  - -
Catalog ID8305495540
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