What is RIC IV Elagabalus 95d?

RIC IV Elagabalus 95d is a Silver Denarius of Elagabalus (218 AD-222 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Elagabalus 95d.

Elagabalus Denarius, Laetitia reverse (RIC IV 95d)

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Elagabalus 95d

Ruler

Elagabalus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

218 AD-222 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP ANTONINVS AVG

Bust of Elagabalus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

LAETITIA PVBL

Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and rudder set on globe in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Elagabalus 95d is a denarius of Elagabalus (218 AD-222 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and rudder set on globe in left hand.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Elagabalus 95d?: RIC IV Elagabalus 95d is a Silver Denarius of Elagabalus (218 AD-222 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Elagabalus 95d.
How do you identify RIC IV Elagabalus 95d?: The obverse depicts Bust of Elagabalus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP ANTONINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and rudder set on globe in left hand with the inscription LAETITIA PVBL. Portrait type: laureate.