Ancient Roman Coin

ELAGABALUS COINS

Elagabalus, son of Julia Soemias and Varius Marcellus, was born at Emesa 205. While almost a child, he became priest of Elagabalus, the Syro-Phoenician Sun-god. It was from this circumstance that he obtained the name of Elagabalus. He owned his elevation to the purple to the intrigues oh his grandmother Julia Maesa. He succeeded to Macrinus after his death. He died attempting to put his cousin Alexander Severus to death in 221.

Silver Antoninianus - Elagabalus ( 218 ) - Rome

RIC IVb 1(2e), Cohen 125 - 4,8 grams - 21 mm - C

Obverse: IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG, radiate and draped bust right.
Reverse: P M TR P COS P P, Roma seated left on throne, holding small Victory and scepter; shield to lower right.
Coin value: 395 USD
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Silver Antoninianus - Elagabalus ( 218 ) - Rome

RIC IVb 1(2f), Cohen 126, BMC 3 - 5,4 grams - 22 mm - C

Obverse: IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: P M TR P COS P P, Roma seated left on throne, holding small Victory and scepter; shield to lower right.
Coin value: 250 USD (2009)
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Silver Antoninianus - Elagabalus ( 218 ) - Rome

RIC IVb 2(1e), Cohen 126a, BMC 4note - 5,3 grams - 22 mm - S

Obverse: IMP CAES ANTONINVS AVG, radiate and draped bust right.
Reverse: P M TR P COS P P, Roma seated left on throne, holding small Victory and scepter; shield to lower right.
Coin value: 89 USD (2008)
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Silver Antoninianus - Elagabalus ( 218 ) - Rome

RIC IVb 12(2e), Cohen 138 - 5 grams - 21 mm - C

Obverse: IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG, Radiate and draped bust right.
Reverse: P M TR P II COS II P P, Roma seated left, holding Victory and sceptre; shield at her side.
Coin value: 240 USD (2012)
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Silver Antoninianus - Elagabalus ( 218 ) - Rome

RIC IVb 12(2f), Cohen 139 - 4,3 grams - 22 mm - C

Obverse: IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG, Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: P M TR P II COS II P P, Roma seated left, holding Victory and sceptre; shield at her side.
Coin value: 190 USD (2010)
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