Sestertius - Elagabalus LIBERTAS AVGVSTI S C, Libertas

€277,047.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year218-222
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#361, OCRE#ric.4.el.361
Obverse descriptionBust of Elagabalus, laureate, draped, 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 descriptionLibertas, draped, standing left, holding pileus in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; sometimes in field, star.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLIBERTAS AVGVSTI S C
(Translation: Libertas Augusti. Senatus Consultum. Freedom of the emperor. Decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (218-222)  - -
Catalog ID8898435700
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