What is RIC IV Elagabalus 256?

RIC IV Elagabalus 256 is a Silver Denarius of Elagabalus (218 AD-222 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Elagabalus 256.

How do you identify RIC IV Elagabalus 256?

The obverse depicts Bust of Julia Maesa, diademed, hair waved and turned up low at the back, draped, right with the inscription IVLIA MAESA AVG. The reverse depicts Juno, veiled, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; to left, peacock with the inscription IVNO. Portrait type: diademed.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Elagabalus 256?

RIC IV Elagabalus 256 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.78g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Elagabalus Denarius, Juno reverse (RIC IV 256)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Elagabalus 256

Ruler

Elagabalus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

218 AD-222 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.78g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IVLIA MAESA AVG

Bust of Julia Maesa, diademed, hair waved and turned up low at the back, draped, right

Reverse

IVNO

Juno, veiled, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; to left, peacock

About This Type

This RIC IV Elagabalus 256 is a denarius of Elagabalus (218 AD-222 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Juno, veiled, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; to left, peacock. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.78g, 18mm 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 256?: RIC IV Elagabalus 256 is a Silver Denarius of Elagabalus (218 AD-222 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Elagabalus 256.
How do you identify RIC IV Elagabalus 256?: The obverse depicts Bust of Julia Maesa, diademed, hair waved and turned up low at the back, draped, right with the inscription IVLIA MAESA AVG. The reverse depicts Juno, veiled, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; to left, peacock with the inscription IVNO. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Elagabalus 256?: RIC IV Elagabalus 256 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.78g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.