12c * Elagabalus Denarius - Historical Ref.

  Elagabalus
      Denomination:
           AR Denarius
      Date:
           218 A.D., Rome Mint
      Obverse:
           IMP.CAES.M.AVR.ANTONINVS AVG.
           Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right.
      Reverse:
           VICTOR.ANTONINI.AVG.
           Victory running right, holding wreath and palm
           over left shoulder.
      Weight:
           3.09 g
      Condition:
           VF
      Reference:
           RSC 289; RIC IV 156
      Remarks:
           Finely detailed portrait of this young and
           cruel emperor.  This piece issued to honor
           Elagabalus' victory over Macrinus, whom he
           succeeded.  He later had Macrinus and his son,
           Diadumenian, murdered.