Elagabalus Denarius — RIC IV Elagabalus 196d

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Elagabalus 196d

Ruler

Elagabalus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

218 AD-222 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

ANTONINVS PIVS FELIX AVG

Bust of Elagabalus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

SANCT DEO SOLI ELAGABAL

Slow quadriga moving right, on which is set the conical stone of Emesa surmounted by eagle; in carriage, the stone is surrounded by four parasols

About This Type

This RIC IV Elagabalus 196d is a denarius of Elagabalus (218 AD-222 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Slow quadriga moving right, on which is set the conical stone of Emesa surmounted by eagle; in carriage, the stone is surrounded by four parasols.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Elagabalus 196d?: RIC IV Elagabalus 196d is a Silver Denarius of Elagabalus (218 AD-222 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Elagabalus 196d.
How do you identify RIC IV Elagabalus 196d?: The obverse depicts Bust of Elagabalus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription ANTONINVS PIVS FELIX AVG. The reverse depicts Slow quadriga moving right, on which is set the conical stone of Emesa surmounted by eagle; in carriage, the stone is surrounded by four parasols with the inscription SANCT DEO SOLI ELAGABAL. Portrait type: laureate.