roman empire silver antoninianus of emperor elagabalus

Roman Empire - Silver Antoninianus of emperor Elagabalus

Roman Empire - Silver Antoninianus of emperor Elagabalus , struck in Rome 219 A.D.Front: IMP ANTONINVS AVG; draped bust with cuirass and halo crown facing rightReverse: PM TR P II COS II PP; Providentia standing to the left, leaning on a pillar, with horn of plenty and staff; globe at left footRIC 22. Silver-tone.23 mm, 5.20 grams. Authenticity guaranteed.Please see the images to form your own impression.Lot will be shipped by registered post. Read More

Roman Empire – Silver antoninianus of emperor Elagabalus

Denomination: AR Antoninianus Condition:Very fine, the coin has a beautiful shine (hard to see in a photo). Size: 23 mm Weight: 4.16 grams Period: 207 A.D. Minted in: Rome Exergue: -.- Obverse: IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG, draped bust with cuirass, facing right, radiate crown Reverse: SALVS ANTONINI AVG, Salus facing right, feeding snake from patera. Health of the Antonini Reference: RIC 138After Macrinus killed Caracalla and became emperor, Julia Maesa started a propaganda battle against him by claiming that her 14-year-old grandson Elagabalus was an extramarital child of Caracalla.This had its effect, and pretty soon Macrinus was killed. Julia Maesa was the sister of Julia Domna, Caracella's mother.His popularity faded due to him being publicly open about his homosexuality, and because he imposed sun worship on the Romans.When Julia Maesa noticed this, she had Elagabalus and her daughter Julia Soaemias killed. Read More

Roman Empire – Silver Denarius of emperor Elagabalus

Elagabalus, . Denarius (silver, 20 mm, 3.28 g), Rome, .IMP ANTONINVS AVG; laurelled, armoured and draped bust facing right, reverse.PROVID DEORVM Providentia facing left leaning against a short pillar, pointing with a stick to a globe in front of her and a cornucopia in her hand.Cohen 245. RIC 130. AAfter Macrinus Caracalla performed the assassination and became emperor, Julia Maesa started a propaganda feud against him by claiming that her 14 years old grandson Elagabalus was an extramarital child of Caracalla.This had an immediate effect, and soon Macrinus was killed.Julia Maesa was the sister of Julia Domna, Caracalla's mother.Elagabalus took the same name as Caracalla:Marcus Aurelius Antonius. His popularity faded due to him being publicly open about his homosexuality, and due to the imposing of the worshipping of the sun on the Romans.When this came to the attention of Julia Maesa, she had Elagabalus and her daughter Julia Soaemias killed, and her other grandson, Alexander Severus, was crowned as emperor.Louis Couperus wrote a novel on his life: "The Mountain of Light". Read More

Roman Empire – Silver denarius of emperor Elagabalus

Elagabalus AR Denarius. Rome, A.D. IMP ANTONINVS AVG, laurelled and draped bust facing right / P M TR P II COS II P P, Providentia leans against a pillar with crossed legs.In her hand a stick pointing to a globe.In her other hand a cornucopia RIC 23; RSC g; 21 mm Read More

Roman Empire – Silver Denarius of emperor Elagabalus

Elagabalus, . Denarius (silver, 18 mm, 2.82 g), Rome, A.D. IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG laurelled and draped bust facing right, reverse VICTORIA AVG Victoria to the left with two shields, an open laurel wreath in her hands; star in the left field. BMC 239. Cohen 300. RIC 161After Macrinus killed Caracalla and became emperor, Julia Maesa started a propaganda battle against him by claiming that her 14-year-old grandson Elagabalus was an extramarital child of Caracalla.This had its effect, and pretty soon Macrinus was killed. Julia Maesa was the sister of Julia Domna, Caracella's mother.His popularity faded due to him being publicly open about his homosexuality, and because he imposed sun worship on the Romans.When Julia Maesa noticed this, she had Elagabalus and her daughter Julia Soaemias killed. Read More

Roman Empire - silver denarius of Emperor Elagabalus,

Elagabalus ( A.D.). AR Denarius minted in Rome 219 A.D. Front: IMP ANTONINVS AVG, laurelled and draped bust facing right. Reverse: PM TR P II COS II PP, Pax running left with olive branch and scepter Ref: RIC mm, 3,25 g. This coin is sold under a warranty of authenticity. Please see the photos to form your own impression. Lot will be registered, carefully packagedand shipped with TaT. Read More

Roman Empire – Silver Denarius of emperor Elagabalus

Elagabalus ( A.D.). AR Denarius (20 mm, 3.5 g), Roma (Rome).Obverse: IMP ANTONINVS AVG, laurelled, draped and armoured bust facing right. Reverse: TEMPORVM FELICITAS, Felicitas facing left, with caduceus and cornucopia. RIC IV, 2, p. .After Macrinus killed Caracalla and became emperor, Julia Maesa started a propaganda battle against him by claiming that her 14-year-old grandson Elagabalus was an extramarital child of Caracalla.This had its effect, and pretty soon Macrinus was killed. Julia Maesa was the sister of Julia Domna, Caracella's mother.His popularity faded due to him being publicly open about his homosexuality, and because he imposed sun worship on the Romans.When Julia Maesa noticed this, she had Elagabalus and her daughter Julia Soaemias killed. Read More

Roman Empire – silver Antoninianus of Emperor Volusianus

Silver Antoninianus of Emperor Volsianus ( AD), minted in Rome.Front: IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG; Draped bust with crown of rays and cuirass, facing rightReverse: AEQVITAS AVGG; Aequitas standing left with scales and cornucopia.Ref.: RIC mm, 3.41 grams.Authenticity guaranteed.Please see the images to form your own impression.Lot will be shipped registered. Read More

Roman Empire - silver antoninianus of child emperor

Silver antoninianus of child emperor Gordianus III( A.D.), struck in Rome.Obverse: IMP CAES GORDIANVS PIVS AVG; draped bust with halo and cuirass to the right.Reverse: AEQVITAS AVG; Aequitas standing to the left with scales and cornucopia.RIC 51. Flan crack23mm, 3.81 grams.Authenticity guaranteed.Please see images for an own impression.Lot will be shipped registered. Read More

Roman Empire - silver Antoninianus of child emperor

Silver Antoninianus of child emperor Gordianus III( AD), minted in Rome.Obverse: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG:Draped bust with radiant crown and armor to the right.Reverse: PM TR P IIII COS II PP; Gordianus standing, facing the right while he holds a spear and a globeRef.: RIC mm, 4.37 gAuthenticity guaranteed.Please see the images to form your own impression.Lot will be shipped by registered post. Read More

Roman Empire, silver antoninianus of emperor Caracalla,

Roman Empire, silver antoninianus of emperor Caracalla, , minted in Rome, 215 ADANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM; draped bust with radiant crown and cuirass, facing right.PM TR P XVIII COS IIII PP; Jupiter standing right with a lightning bolt and a scepterRIC 258a; mm, 5.08 gramsAuthenticity guaranteed.Please view the images for your own impression.Lot will be shipped registered. Read More

Roman Empire, silver Antoninianus of emperor Caracalla,

Roman Empire, silver Antoninianus of emperor Caracalla, , minted in Rome, 216 A.D. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM; draped bust with radiant crown, facing right.PM TR P XVIIII COS IIII PP; Sol standing and facing left, right hand raised, globe in left hand.RIC 281a; mm, 5.19 grams.Authenticity guaranteed.Please see the images to form your own impression.Lot will be shipped registered. Read More

Roman Empire, silver antoninianus of emperor Caracalla,

Roman Empire, silver antoninianus of emperor Caracalla, , struck in Rome, 216 A.D. Obverse: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM; draped bust with halo and cuirass to the right.Reverse: PM TR P XVIIII COS IIII PP; Sol standing left, right hand raised, globe in left hand.Ref.: RIC 281a. mm, 5.03 grams. Authenticity guaranteed.Please see images for an own impression.Lot will be shipped registered. Read More

Roman Empire – Silver Antoninianus of child-emperor

Silver Antoninianus of child-emperor Gordian III( AD), minted in Rome.Obverse: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG:Draped bust with radiant crown and cuirass, facing right.Reverse: ROMAE AETERNAE; Roma, seated, facing left, with sceptre and Victoria on globeRef: RIC mm, 3.13 grams Minor scratches.Authenticity guaranteed.Please see the images to form your own impression.Lot will be shipped by registered post. Read More

Roman Empire, silver antoninianus of emperor Caracalla,

Roman Empire, silver antoninianus of emperor Caracalla, , minted in Rome, 215 ADANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM; draped bust with radiant crown and cuirass, facing right.PM TR P XVIII COS IIII PP; Serapis standing to the left with sceptre in left hand, right hand raisedRIC 263e; mm, 5.25 grams.Authenticity guaranteed.Please see the images to form your own impression.Lot will be shipped registered. Read More

Roman Empire, silver antoninianus of emperor Caracalla,

Roman Empire, silver antoninianus of emperor Caracalla, , minted in Rome, AD 216ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM; draped bust with radiant crown, facing right.PM TR P XVIIII COS IIII PP; Serapis standing to the left with sceptre in left hand, right hand raisedRIC 280d; 24 mm, 5.14 grams.Authenticity guaranteed.Please see the images to form your own impression.Lot will be shipped registered. Read More

Roman Empire, silver antoninianus of emperor Caracalla,

Roman Empire, silver antoninianus of emperor Caracalla, , minted in Rome, AD 216ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM; draped bust with radiant crown, facing right.PM TR P XVIIII COS IIII PP; Sol standing and facing left, right hand raised, globe in left hand.RIC 281a, 23 mm, 4.91 grams.Authenticity guaranteed.Please see the images to form your own impression.Lot will be shipped by registered post. Read More

Roman Empire, silver antoninianus of emperor Macrinus (AD

Denomination: AR DenariusCondition:Almost Extremely Fine/Fine+ Size:20 mm Weight:1.94 gramPeriod: AD 217Minted in: RomeExergue: -.-Obverse:IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG, laureate head and armored bust facing right. Macrianus as Augustus. Emperor Caesar Marcus Opellius Severus Macrinus Augustus.Reverse side:FIDES MILITVM, Fides with two standards, foot on helmet, loyalty of the army.Reference: RIC 67The Moor Macrinus made a name for himself in the army and reached the position of head of the Praetorian Guard under Caracalla. According to legend, a fortune teller told Caracalla that Macrinus would be the next emperor. When Macrinus heard of this, he killed Caracalla to save his own hide. Macrinus proved to be a weak leader. When he lowered the army's wages, an uprising began under the leadership of Elagabalus. After a failed battle, Macrinus fled and was subsequently apprehended and executed. Read More

Roman Empire - AR Denarius of emperor Elagabalus (

Click here to view this lot Roman Empire - AR Denarius of emperor Elagabalus ( AD). Minted in Rome, 219 AD. 3.4 g, 18 mm Obverse: IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, laurelled and draped bust facing right. Reverse side: VICTORIA AVG, Victoria walking to the left with a wreath in her right hand and a palm branch in her left hand. Ref: RIC 162; Cohen 304. Please see the images for a good impression. Lot will be shipped by registered letter post, using PostNL. Click here to visit Catawiki Read More

Roman Empire - Antoninianus of Gallic Roman emperor

Antoninianus Victorinus (emperor of the Gallic empire A.D.) Quality: portrait very fine and legend nearly all legible, reverse stunningObverse: IMP TETRiCVS PF AVG, bust with halo, facing rightReverse: INVICTVS, Sol standing facing left, whip in hand and raised right hand, star in the left fieldMinted in Cologne in AD.Literature: RIC 114Beautiful original patina, see photos for a good impressionWill be shipped by registered post. Read More

Roman Empire - Antoninianus of Emperor Macrianus,

Antoninianus from emperor Macrianus, A.D.(Macrianus was killed by Emperor Gallienus).Minted in Sarno Sata.Ref.: C 8Reverse: IOVI CONSERVATORIJupiter sitting on throne with patera, sceptre and eagle at his feetProvenance: Bought at auction of Künker. Read More

Roman Empire – Antoninianus of emperor Quintillus (270

AE - Antoninianus (3.2 g, 21 mm), Cyzicus, 270 A.D. Obv.: IMP QVINTILLVS PF AVG, Portrait with radiate crown and draping, facing right. Reverse: FIDES MILITVM, Fides with stand and sceptre, facing left -- striking portrait in best style!RIC 82, C 27. Read More

Roman Empire - AR Antoninianus Elagabalus ( AD) -

Silver Antoninianus Elagabalus ( AD)Quality: very fine+, clear details on both sides, somewhat weakly struck on backsideWeight: 5.0 grStruck: 218 AD Rome mintFront: IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG, radiated bust to rightBack: FIDES EXERCITVS, Fides seated to left, holding eagle and standard, another standard to leftLiterature: RIC 70See photos for good impression. Will be send via ensured mail Read More

Roman Empire - AE Antoninianus of emperor Tacitus AD,

Click here to view this lot Tacitus , AE Antoninianus minted in SisciaIMP C M CL TACITVS P AVG; draped buste with radiate crown and cuirass r. AEQVITAS AVG; P in trim; Aequitas facing left with scales and horn of plenty. RIC 180 var. (P in veld); RIC online temp# mm,3.45 grams. The 75 year old emperor Tacitus, named emperor by the senate after the murder of Aurelianus, died in Cappadocia due to harsh conditions in the Roman military camp.Others claim he was the victim of a military conspiracy. Authenticity guaranteed.Please see the images to form your own impression.Lot will be shipped by registered post. Click here to visit Catawiki Read More

Roman Empire - lot of 2 antoninianus - Emperor Probus

Lot of 2 AE Antoniniani:1. Probus , AE Antoninianus Siscia. Obverse: IMP C M AVR PROBVS PF AVG; helmeted and draped bust with cuirass and halo to the left, with shield and spear; reverse: CONSERVAT AVG; Sol standing left with globe; ref.: RIC mm, 3.66 grams.2. Probus , AE Antoninianus Siscia. Obv. IMP C M AVR PROBVS PF AVG; helmeted and draped bust with cuirass and halo to the left, with shield and spear; reverse: VIRTVS PROBI AVG; Mars walking to the right, with spear and trophy; ref.: RIC mm, 4.21 grams.Provenance: both coins are from the collection of Freimut Hüther (), Germany, collected since the s, with tags. Authenticity guaranteed.Please see images for an own impression.Lot will be shipped registered. Read More

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