Aureus - Elagabalus PONTIF MAX TR P II COS II P P; Roma and Victory
Features
| Issuer |
Rome ›
Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
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|---|---|
| Emperor |
Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222)
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| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Year | 219 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.9 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 276608 |
| References | RIC IV.2# 25 Harold Mattingly, Edward Allen Sydenham, Carol Humphrey Vivian Sutherland; 1938. The Roman Imperial Coinage / Volume 4.2. Macrinus – Pupienus (AD 217–238). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. , OCRE# ric.4.el.25Online Coins of the Roman Empire (http://numismatics.org/ocre/) |
Obverse
Bust of Elagabalus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP CAES ANTONINVS AVG
Unabridged legend: Imperator Caesar Antoninus Augustus.
Translation: Supreme commander (Imperator) and Caesar Anoninus, emperor.
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding Victory in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; by her side, shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF MAX TR P II COS II P P
Unabridged legend: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae.
Translation: High priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul for the second time, father of the nation.
Mint
Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)Comments
Mass varies: 6.27–6.52 g;
Diameter varies: 21–24 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Diameter varies: 21–24 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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| ND (219) | 
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$ 13 000 | |||||||||||||
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
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Heritage Auctions 2022 August 25, 27 - 28 World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction - Chicago 3101 Lot 34105 
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25 Aug 2022 |
XF (NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5) |
USD 13 200.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions 2022 May 5 - 7 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3099 Lot 30117
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5 May 2022 |
XF (NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5) |
USD 10 200.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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