RIC IV Elagabalus 104 — Elagabalus Denarius
RIC IV Elagabalus 104 · 218 AD-222 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen
Obverse
IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG
Bust of Elagabalus, laureate, draped, right
Reverse
LIBERALITAS AVG IIII
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; in field, star (?)
About This Type
This RIC IV Elagabalus 104 is a denarius of Elagabalus (218 AD-222 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; in field, star (?). Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.08g, 19mm diameter.
About the Denarius
The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.
About the Rome Mint
The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC IV Elagabalus 104?
- RIC IV Elagabalus 104 is a Silver Denarius of Elagabalus (218 AD-222 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Elagabalus 104.
- How do you identify RIC IV Elagabalus 104?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Elagabalus, laureate, draped, right with the inscription IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; in field, star (?) with the inscription LIBERALITAS AVG IIII. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Elagabalus 104?
- RIC IV Elagabalus 104 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.08g, diameter 19mm, die axis 10 h, struck.
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