What is RIC IV Elagabalus 1e?

RIC IV Elagabalus 1e is a Silver Antoninianus of Elagabalus (218 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Elagabalus 1e.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Elagabalus 1e?

RIC IV Elagabalus 1e was struck in Silver, standard weight 5.43g, diameter 23mm, die axis 2 h, struck.

Elagabalus Antoninianus — RIC IV Elagabalus 1e

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Elagabalus 1e

Ruler

Elagabalus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

218 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

5.43g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

2 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG

Bust of Elagabalus, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

P M TR P COS P P

Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding Victory in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; by her side, shield

About This Type

This RIC IV Elagabalus 1e is an antoninianus of Elagabalus (218 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding Victory in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; by her side, shield. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 5.43g, 23mm 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 1e?: RIC IV Elagabalus 1e is a Silver Antoninianus of Elagabalus (218 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Elagabalus 1e.
How do you identify RIC IV Elagabalus 1e?: The obverse depicts Bust of Elagabalus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding Victory in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; by her side, shield with the inscription P M TR P COS P P. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Elagabalus 1e?: RIC IV Elagabalus 1e was struck in Silver, standard weight 5.43g, diameter 23mm, die axis 2 h, struck.