What is RIC IV Elagabalus 367?

RIC IV Elagabalus 367 is a Bronze Dupondius of Elagabalus (218 AD-222 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Elagabalus 367.

How do you identify RIC IV Elagabalus 367?

The obverse depicts Bust of Elagabalus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS PIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAX AVGVSTI S C. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Elagabalus 367?

RIC IV Elagabalus 367 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.65g, diameter 25mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Elagabalus Dupondius (RIC IV 367)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Elagabalus 367

Ruler

Elagabalus

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

218 AD-222 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

11.65g

Diameter

25mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS PIVS AVG

Bust of Elagabalus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

PAX AVGVSTI S C

Pax, draped, walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Elagabalus 367 is a dupondius of Elagabalus (218 AD-222 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 11.65g, 25mm diameter.

About the Dupondius

The dupondius was a Roman orichalcum (brass) coin worth two asses, typically 12–14 grams and 25–29mm. It is distinguished from the as by the emperor's radiate crown and the use of brass rather than copper.

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 367?: RIC IV Elagabalus 367 is a Bronze Dupondius of Elagabalus (218 AD-222 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Elagabalus 367.
How do you identify RIC IV Elagabalus 367?: The obverse depicts Bust of Elagabalus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS PIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAX AVGVSTI S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Elagabalus 367?: RIC IV Elagabalus 367 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.65g, diameter 25mm, die axis 5 h, struck.