What is RIC IV Elagabalus 266?

RIC IV Elagabalus 266 is a Silver Denarius of Elagabalus (218 AD-222 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Elagabalus 266.

How do you identify RIC IV Elagabalus 266?

The obverse depicts Bust of Julia Maesa, hair waved and turned up low at the back, draped, right with the inscription IVLIA MAESA AVG. The reverse depicts Pietas, draped, standing left, raising both hands; to left, altar with the inscription PIETAS AVG. Portrait type: draped.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Elagabalus 266?

RIC IV Elagabalus 266 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.1g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Elagabalus Denarius, Pietas reverse (RIC IV 266)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Elagabalus 266

Ruler

Elagabalus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

218 AD-222 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.1g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IVLIA MAESA AVG

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

Reverse

PIETAS AVG

Pietas, draped, standing left, raising both hands; to left, altar

About This Type

This RIC IV Elagabalus 266 is a denarius of Elagabalus (218 AD-222 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Pietas, draped, standing left, raising both hands; to left, altar. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.1g, 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 266?: RIC IV Elagabalus 266 is a Silver Denarius of Elagabalus (218 AD-222 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Elagabalus 266.
How do you identify RIC IV Elagabalus 266?: The obverse depicts Bust of Julia Maesa, hair waved and turned up low at the back, draped, right with the inscription IVLIA MAESA AVG. The reverse depicts Pietas, draped, standing left, raising both hands; to left, altar with the inscription PIETAS AVG. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Elagabalus 266?: RIC IV Elagabalus 266 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.1g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.