- Almost Uncirculated Roman Empire silver denarius coin.
- Struck for Emperor Elagabalus between 218 and 222 CE at the Rome Mint.
- 3.13g, approx. 19mm, RIC 91, RSC 68.
- Superbly detailed depiction of Jupiter nude with genitalia visible.
- Colorfully toned with luster, very appealing in hand!
- Certified by NGC to AU Strike 5/5 Surface 5/5 (extremely rare max subgrades for this Emperor).
- Obverse: IMP ANTONINVS AVG, laureate, draped bust of emperor facing right.
- Reverse: IOVI CONSERVATORI, Jupiter, nude, standing left with mantle behind, holding thunderbolt and scepter, at his feet an eagle, on right a legionary standard.
- Jupiter is the king of the gods in Roman mythology. He was the god of the sky and thunder. The Romans attributed Jupiter with all the powers of the heavens namely rain, thunder, and his primary weapon, lightning.
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