ROMAN EMPIRE E L A G A B A L U S 16 May 218 - 11 March 222 A.D. RARE LAST ISSUE This coin type was issued in the final emission of coinage under Elagabalus, minted from Jan-Mar 222. During the previous year, a "horn" was added to Elagabalus' portrait, commonly believed to be a mark indicating divine status. During this last issue final emission, though, the "horn" disappeared from the coinage. Silver Denarius 21mm. c. 3.0g. Rome mint. Struck January-March, 222 AD. ANTONINVS PIVS FEL AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: P M TR P V COS IIII P P, Elagabalus standing left, sacrificing out of patera over lighted altar and holding club; star to left. Ref. RIC 52; Thirion 225; RSC 213a. INDEPENDENTLY CERTIFIED & GRADED By NGC Ch XF (Choice Extremely Fine).