What is RIC IV Elagabalus 5?

RIC IV Elagabalus 5 is a Gold Aureus of Elagabalus (218 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Elagabalus 5.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Elagabalus 5?

RIC IV Elagabalus 5 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.12g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Elagabalus Aureus, Roma reverse (RIC IV 5)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Elagabalus 5

Ruler

Elagabalus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

218 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.12g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG

Bust of Elagabalus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

PONTIF MAX TR 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 5 is an aureus 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 gold at a standard weight of 7.12g, 20mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

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 5?: RIC IV Elagabalus 5 is a Gold Aureus of Elagabalus (218 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Elagabalus 5.
How do you identify RIC IV Elagabalus 5?: The obverse depicts Bust of Elagabalus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, 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 PONTIF MAX TR P. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Elagabalus 5?: RIC IV Elagabalus 5 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.12g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.