What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Elagabalus 120e?

RIC IV Elagabalus 120e was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.78g, diameter 25mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Elagabalus Antoninianus — RIC IV Elagabalus 120e

Obverse

Reverse

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Archäologie

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Elagabalus 120e

Ruler

Elagabalus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

218 AD-222 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.78g

Diameter

25mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES ANTONINVS AVG

Bust of Elagabalus, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

MARS VICTOR

Mars, helmeted, naked except for flowing cloak, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Elagabalus 120e is an antoninianus of Elagabalus (218 AD-222 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, naked except for flowing cloak, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.78g, 25mm diameter.

About the Antoninianus

The antoninianus (also called the radiate or double-denarius) was introduced by Caracalla in 215 AD. Identified by the radiate crown on the emperor's portrait, it was nominally worth two denarii. The denomination underwent severe debasement during the third-century crisis, becoming essentially bronze by the 260s.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Elagabalus 120e?: RIC IV Elagabalus 120e is a Silver Antoninianus of Elagabalus (218 AD-222 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Elagabalus 120e.
How do you identify RIC IV Elagabalus 120e?: The obverse depicts Bust of Elagabalus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP CAES ANTONINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, naked except for flowing cloak, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left hand with the inscription MARS VICTOR. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Elagabalus 120e?: RIC IV Elagabalus 120e was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.78g, diameter 25mm, die axis 12 h, struck.