What is RIC IV Elagabalus 3b?

RIC IV Elagabalus 3b is a Silver Denarius of Elagabalus (218 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Elagabalus 3b.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Elagabalus 3b?

RIC IV Elagabalus 3b was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.34g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Elagabalus Denarius, Roma reverse (RIC IV 3b)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Elagabalus 3b

Ruler

Elagabalus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

218 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.34g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG

Bust of Elagabalus, laureate, draped, right

Reverse

P M TR P COS P P

Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding Victory in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; by her side, shield

About This Type

This RIC IV Elagabalus 3b is a denarius of Elagabalus (218 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding Victory in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; by her side, shield. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.34g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Elagabalus 3b?: RIC IV Elagabalus 3b is a Silver Denarius of Elagabalus (218 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Elagabalus 3b.
How do you identify RIC IV Elagabalus 3b?: The obverse depicts Bust of Elagabalus, laureate, draped, right with the inscription IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding Victory in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; by her side, shield with the inscription P M TR P COS P P. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Elagabalus 3b?: RIC IV Elagabalus 3b was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.34g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.