ELAGABALUS AD 218-222. Antoninianus. Roma seated left.PM TRP II COS II PP. Very nice! ROMAN EMPIRE ELAGABALUS . Born Varius Avitus, he took the name Marcus Aurelius Antoninus upon his accession. Called Elagabalus after his Sun-God Emperor AD 218-222 Silver ANTONINIANUS (4.51 grams, 20.94 mm). The Antoninianus, worth 2 Denarii, was a new denomination introduced in AD 214 by Caracalla Obverse: IMP.CAES.ANTONINVS AVG, His young radiate draped bust right Reverse: P.M.TR.P.II COS.II P.P, Roma seated left holding sceptre and victory on globe, shield against her throne Reference: Sear 2086 (Estimate: 100 Pounds in VF), Van Meter 10/1 Scarce Choice high relief portrait. Clear reverse with two light metal chips. Light grey toning. Strong strike and well centered coin