Sestertius - Elagabalus P M TR P IIII COS III P P S C, Sol

€276,995.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year221
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight23.7 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#318d, OCRE#ric.4.el.318d
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 descriptionSol, radiate, naked except for cloak over left shoulder, advancing left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand; in field, star.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P IIII COS III P P S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (221)  - -
Catalog ID1146348000
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