What is RIC IV Elagabalus 222?

RIC IV Elagabalus 222 is a Silver Denarius of Elagabalus (219 AD-220 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Elagabalus 222.

How do you identify RIC IV Elagabalus 222?

The obverse depicts Bust of Julia Paula, hair waved and fastened in plait, draped, right with the inscription IVLIA PAVLA AVG. The reverse depicts Venus, draped, seated left, holding globe in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription VENVS GENETRIX. Portrait type: draped.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Elagabalus 222?

RIC IV Elagabalus 222 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.56g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Elagabalus Denarius, Venus reverse (RIC IV 222)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Elagabalus 222

Ruler

Elagabalus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

219 AD-220 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.56g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IVLIA PAVLA AVG

Bust of Julia Paula, hair waved and fastened in plait, draped, right

Reverse

VENVS GENETRIX

Venus, draped, seated left, holding globe in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Elagabalus 222 is a denarius of Elagabalus (219 AD-220 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Venus, draped, seated left, holding globe in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.56g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Elagabalus 222?: RIC IV Elagabalus 222 is a Silver Denarius of Elagabalus (219 AD-220 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Elagabalus 222.
How do you identify RIC IV Elagabalus 222?: The obverse depicts Bust of Julia Paula, hair waved and fastened in plait, draped, right with the inscription IVLIA PAVLA AVG. The reverse depicts Venus, draped, seated left, holding globe in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription VENVS GENETRIX. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Elagabalus 222?: RIC IV Elagabalus 222 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.56g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.