Code: 13152
This is an ancient Roman Silver Denarius of Emperor Elagabalus, minted at Rome between 218 - 222 AD
Obverse: IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG "Supreme commander Antoninus, the pious emperor." Bust of Elagabalus, laureate, draped, right.
Reverse: FORTVNAE REDVCI "Returning Fortune" Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
A lovely example in GVF condition and toned
CULTURE: ROMAN
DENOMINATION: Denarius
MATERIAL: Silver
DATE: 218 - 222 AD (minted at Rome)
SIZE: 19.5mm diameter
WEIGHT: 2.70 grams
ATTRIBUTION: RIC IV.2# 83A, OCRE# ric.4.el.83A
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection in London, United Kingdom
