Sestertius - Elagabalus LIBERALITAS AVGVSTI II S C, Liberalitas

€277,035.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year218-222
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight26.8 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#353, OCRE#ric.4.el.353
Obverse descriptionBust of Elagabalus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS PIVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Pius Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator) and Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, pious emperor.)
Reverse descriptionLiberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; in field, radiate globe (star?).
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLIBERALITAS AVGVSTI II S C
(Translation: Liberatlitas, Augustus Secundum. Senatus Consultum. Generosity. emperor for the second time. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (218-222)  - -
Catalog ID3470886880
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