Description: ROMAN EMPIRE E L A G A B A L U S 16 May 218 - 11 March 222 A.D. RARE LAST ISSUE This coin type was issued in the final emission of coinage under Elagabalus, minted from Jan-Mar 222. During the previous year, a "horn" was added to Elagabalus' portrait, commonly believed to be a mark indicating divine status. During this last issue final emission, though, the "horn" disappeared from the coinage. Silver Denarius 21mm. c. 3.0g. Rome mint. Struck January-March, 222 AD. ANTONINVS PIVS FEL AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: P M TR P V COS IIII P P, Elagabalus standing left, sacrificing out of patera over lighted altar and holding club; star to left. Ref. RIC 52; Thirion 225; RSC 213a. INDEPENDENTLY CERTIFIED & GRADED By NGC Ch XF (Choice Extremely Fine). Right Click picture and select "View/Open..." to see Large image. Ancient Roman Imperial Coin Trajan Decius Silver Double Denarius ROMAN EMPIRE TRAJAN DECIUS July 249 - June or July 251 A.D. Very Rare Silver Antoninianus / Double Denarius. 21mm 4.38 gm NGC Certified Choice AU (Choice about Uncirculated) 5/5 - 2/5. Struck 249-250 AD, Antioch Mint. Obverse: IMP G M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG, radiate, cuirassed bust of Trajan Decius right, seen from behind. Reverse: VERITAS AVG (sic!) Rare variety featuring VERITAS rather than the expected VBERITAS on the reverse. Uberitas standing left, holding purse in right hand and cornucopia in left. The VERITAS AVG variety is among the rarest types in Decius' silver coinage. This is an exceptionally nice example~Attractively Toned. Ref. Cohen 106. Lanz 161 (2015), 440. RIC 28b var. (draped). INDEPENDENTLY CERTIFIED & GRADED By NGC Ch AU (Choice About Uncirculated). ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OUR GUARANTEE: All illustrations are of the actual item offered. The authenticity of all pieces is fully guaranteed. Any item ever shown otherwise may be returned unaltered for full refund less shipping. If any item purchased is not to your satisfaction you may return it unaltered within 30 days of purchase for a full refund less shipping. We also guarantee absolute discretion and confidentiality in all transactions © Copyright 2017-18 ZEUS GALLERY eBay ID zeus_gallery . Images are not actual size ~ Please see description for actual measurements.
Price: 289 USD
Location: Eagle River, Wisconsin
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Ruler: Trajan Decius
Denomination: Antoninianus
Composition: Silver
Certification: NGC
Grade: Ch AU
Year: 249 AD
Date: 250 AD
Era: Ancient
Historical Period: Roman: Imperial (27 BC-476 AD)
Type: Ancient
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