Sestertius - Elagabalus MARS VICTOR S C, Mars

€277,048.00
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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Reference(s) RIC IV.2#362b, OCRE#ric.4.el.362b
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 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 S C
(Translation: Mars Victor. Senatus Consultum. Mars, the victorious. Decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (218-222)  - -
Catalog ID7052715400
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