Sestertius - Elagabalus PONTIF MAX TR P S C, Roma and Victory

€276,954.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year218
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight22.8 g
Dimensions32 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#284, OCRE#ric.4.el.284
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 descriptionRoma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear in left hand; by her side, shield.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPONTIF MAX TR P S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (218)  - -
Catalog ID8723278660
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