Elagabalus Antoninianus, Fides reverse
RIC IV Elagabalus 70f · 218 AD-222 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Kunstsammlungen der Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Obverse
IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG
Bust of Elagabalus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
FIDES EXERCITVS
Fides, draped, seated left, holding eagle in right hand and standard in left hand; before her, standard
About This Type
This RIC IV Elagabalus 70f is an antoninianus of Elagabalus (218 AD-222 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, seated left, holding eagle in right hand and standard in left hand; before her, standard. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.8g, 22mm diameter.
About the Antoninianus
The antoninianus (also called the radiate or double-denarius) was introduced by Caracalla in 215 AD. Identified by the radiate crown on the emperor's portrait, it was nominally worth two denarii. The denomination underwent severe debasement during the third-century crisis, becoming essentially bronze by the 260s.
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 70f?
- RIC IV Elagabalus 70f is a Silver Antoninianus of Elagabalus (218 AD-222 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Elagabalus 70f.
- How do you identify RIC IV Elagabalus 70f?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Elagabalus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, seated left, holding eagle in right hand and standard in left hand; before her, standard with the inscription FIDES EXERCITVS. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Elagabalus 70f?
- RIC IV Elagabalus 70f was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.8g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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