Elagabalus Denarius, Elagabalus reverse
RIC IV Elagabalus 214 · 219 AD-220 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
IVLIA PAVLA AVG
Bust of Julia Paula, hair waved and fastened in plait, draped, right
Reverse
CONCORDIA
Elagabalus, togate, standing right, and Julia Paula, draped, standing left, clasping right hands
About This Type
This RIC IV Elagabalus 214 is a denarius of Elagabalus (219 AD-220 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Elagabalus, togate, standing right, and Julia Paula, draped, standing left, clasping right hands. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.23g, 19mm 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 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 214?
- RIC IV Elagabalus 214 is a Silver Denarius of Elagabalus (219 AD-220 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Elagabalus 214.
- How do you identify RIC IV Elagabalus 214?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Julia Paula, hair waved and fastened in plait, draped, right with the inscription IVLIA PAVLA AVG. The reverse depicts Elagabalus, togate, standing right, and Julia Paula, draped, standing left, clasping right hands with the inscription CONCORDIA. Portrait type: draped.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Elagabalus 214?
- RIC IV Elagabalus 214 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.23g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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