Elagabalus Denarius, Venus reverse
RIC IV Elagabalus 243 · 218 AD-222 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
IVLIA SOAEMIAS AVG
Bust of Julia Soaemias, hair waved and turned up low at the back, draped, right
Reverse
VENVS CAELESTIS
Venus, diademed, draped, seated left, holding apple in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, child
About This Type
This RIC IV Elagabalus 243 is a denarius of Elagabalus (218 AD-222 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Venus, diademed, draped, seated left, holding apple in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, child. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.4g, 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 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 243?
- RIC IV Elagabalus 243 is a Silver Denarius of Elagabalus (218 AD-222 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Elagabalus 243.
- How do you identify RIC IV Elagabalus 243?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Julia Soaemias, hair waved and turned up low at the back, draped, right with the inscription IVLIA SOAEMIAS AVG. The reverse depicts Venus, diademed, draped, seated left, holding apple in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, child with the inscription VENVS CAELESTIS. Portrait type: draped.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Elagabalus 243?
- RIC IV Elagabalus 243 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.4g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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