Elagabalus Denarius, Ship reverse
RIC IV Elagabalus 188a · 218 AD-222 AD · Antiocheia Syria
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
ANTONINVS PIVS FEL AVG
Head of Elagabalus, laureate, right
Reverse
FELICITAS TEMP
Ship with sail and seven rowers and pilot; on stern, standard and acrostolium; at prow, furled sail
About This Type
This RIC IV Elagabalus 188a is a denarius of Elagabalus (218 AD-222 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Ship with sail and seven rowers and pilot; on stern, standard and acrostolium; at prow, furled sail. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.83g, 20mm 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 Antiocheia Syria Mint
Antiocheia (modern Antakya, Turkey) was one of the major eastern mints, operating from the Seleucid period through the late Roman Empire. It produced large volumes of silver and bronze coinage for the eastern provinces.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC IV Elagabalus 188a?
- RIC IV Elagabalus 188a is a Silver Denarius of Elagabalus (218 AD-222 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Elagabalus 188a.
- How do you identify RIC IV Elagabalus 188a?
- The obverse depicts Head of Elagabalus, laureate, right with the inscription ANTONINVS PIVS FEL AVG. The reverse depicts Ship with sail and seven rowers and pilot; on stern, standard and acrostolium; at prow, furled sail with the inscription FELICITAS TEMP. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Elagabalus 188a?
- RIC IV Elagabalus 188a was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.83g, diameter 20mm, die axis 11 h, struck.
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