Elagabalus Denarius, Abundantia reverse
RIC IV Elagabalus 56a · 218 AD-222 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn
Obverse
IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG
Head of Elagabalus, laureate, right
Reverse
ABVNDANTIA AVG
Abundantia (or Annona), draped, standing left, emptying cornucopiae; in field, star
About This Type
This RIC IV Elagabalus 56a is a denarius of Elagabalus (218 AD-222 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Abundantia (or Annona), draped, standing left, emptying cornucopiae; in field, star. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.17g, 18mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC IV Elagabalus 56a?
- RIC IV Elagabalus 56a is a Silver Denarius of Elagabalus (218 AD-222 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Elagabalus 56a.
- How do you identify RIC IV Elagabalus 56a?
- The obverse depicts Head of Elagabalus, laureate, right with the inscription IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Abundantia (or Annona), draped, standing left, emptying cornucopiae; in field, star with the inscription ABVNDANTIA AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Elagabalus 56a?
- RIC IV Elagabalus 56a was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.17g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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