What is RIC IV Elagabalus 418?

RIC IV Elagabalus 418 is a Bronze Dupondius of Elagabalus (218 AD-222 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Elagabalus 418.

How do you identify RIC IV Elagabalus 418?

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 Pudicitia, draped, seated left, drawing veil over face with right hand and holding sceptre in left hand with the inscription PVDICITIA S C. Portrait type: diademed.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Elagabalus 418?

RIC IV Elagabalus 418 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.61g, diameter 24mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Elagabalus Dupondius, Pudicitia reverse (RIC IV 418)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Elagabalus 418

Ruler

Elagabalus

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

218 AD-222 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

9.61g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

11 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

PVDICITIA S C

Pudicitia, draped, seated left, drawing veil over face with right hand and holding sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Elagabalus 418 is a dupondius of Elagabalus (218 AD-222 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Pudicitia, draped, seated left, drawing veil over face with right hand and holding sceptre in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 9.61g, 24mm 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 418?: RIC IV Elagabalus 418 is a Bronze Dupondius of Elagabalus (218 AD-222 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Elagabalus 418.
How do you identify RIC IV Elagabalus 418?: 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 Pudicitia, draped, seated left, drawing veil over face with right hand and holding sceptre in left hand with the inscription PVDICITIA S C. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Elagabalus 418?: RIC IV Elagabalus 418 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.61g, diameter 24mm, die axis 11 h, struck.