Aureus - Elagabalus PONTIF MAX TR P II COS II P P; Roma and Victory

Features

Issuer	Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor	Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222)
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.25 Online Coins of the Roman Empire (http://numismatics.org/ocre/)

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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)

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Date					VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
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ND (219)								$ 13 000

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions 2022 August 25, 27 - 28 World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction - Chicago 3101 Lot 34105	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	5 May 2022	XF (NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5)	USD 10 200.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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