Sestertius - Elagabalus P M TR P II COS II P P S C, Sol

€276,960.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year219
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#289c, OCRE#ric.4.el.289c
Obverse descriptionBust of Elagabalus, laureate, 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 descriptionSol, radiate, naked except for cloak over left shoulder and flying behind, advancing left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P II COS II P P S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul for the second time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (219)  - -
Catalog ID6527375440
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