What is RIC IV Elagabalus 107b?

RIC IV Elagabalus 107b is a Silver Denarius of Elagabalus (218 AD-222 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Elagabalus 107b.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Elagabalus 107b?

RIC IV Elagabalus 107b was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.2g, diameter 18mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Elagabalus Denarius — RIC IV Elagabalus 107b

Obverse

Reverse

Universität Augsburg, Lehrstuhl für Alte Geschichte

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Elagabalus 107b

Ruler

Elagabalus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

218 AD-222 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.2g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG

Bust of Elagabalus, laureate, draped, right

Reverse

LIBERTAS AVG

Libertas, draped, standing left, holding pileus in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; in field, star

About This Type

This RIC IV Elagabalus 107b is a denarius of Elagabalus (218 AD-222 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Libertas, draped, standing left, holding pileus in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; in field, star. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.2g, 18mm 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.

All Elagabalus coins Rome mint All Denarius coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Elagabalus 107b?: RIC IV Elagabalus 107b is a Silver Denarius of Elagabalus (218 AD-222 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Elagabalus 107b.
How do you identify RIC IV Elagabalus 107b?: The obverse depicts Bust of Elagabalus, laureate, draped, right with the inscription IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Libertas, draped, standing left, holding pileus in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; in field, star with the inscription LIBERTAS AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Elagabalus 107b?: RIC IV Elagabalus 107b was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.2g, diameter 18mm, die axis 1 h, struck.