What is RIC IV Elagabalus 76d?

RIC IV Elagabalus 76d is a Gold Aureus of Elagabalus (218 AD-222 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Elagabalus 76d.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Elagabalus 76d?

RIC IV Elagabalus 76d was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.09g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Elagabalus Aureus, Elagabalus reverse (RIC IV 76d)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Elagabalus 76d

Ruler

Elagabalus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

218 AD-222 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.09g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG

Bust of Elagabalus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

FIDES MILITVM

Elagabalus, laureate, in military attire, walking, carrying transverse spear; in front, a soldier carrying standard and shield; behind him, a soldier carrying a standard

About This Type

This RIC IV Elagabalus 76d is an aureus of Elagabalus (218 AD-222 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Elagabalus, laureate, in military attire, walking, carrying transverse spear; in front, a soldier carrying standard and shield; behind him, a soldier carrying a standard. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.09g, 21mm 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 76d?: RIC IV Elagabalus 76d is a Gold Aureus of Elagabalus (218 AD-222 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Elagabalus 76d.
How do you identify RIC IV Elagabalus 76d?: The obverse depicts Bust of Elagabalus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Elagabalus, laureate, in military attire, walking, carrying transverse spear; in front, a soldier carrying standard and shield; behind him, a soldier carrying a standard with the inscription FIDES MILITVM. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Elagabalus 76d?: RIC IV Elagabalus 76d was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.09g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.