RIC IV Elagabalus 150b — Elagabalus Denarius
RIC IV Elagabalus 150b · 218 AD-222 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Universitätsbibliothek, TU Bergakademie Freiberg
Obverse
IMP ANTONINVS AVG
Bust of Elagabalus, laureate, draped, right
Reverse
TEMPORVM FELICITAS
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand
About This Type
This RIC IV Elagabalus 150b is a denarius of Elagabalus (218 AD-222 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.95g.
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 150b?
- RIC IV Elagabalus 150b is a Silver Denarius of Elagabalus (218 AD-222 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Elagabalus 150b.
- How do you identify RIC IV Elagabalus 150b?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Elagabalus, laureate, draped, right with the inscription IMP ANTONINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription TEMPORVM FELICITAS. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Elagabalus 150b?
- RIC IV Elagabalus 150b was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.95g, struck.
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