221 NGC AU Elagabalus Denarius Roman Empire Emperor Sacrificing Altar (23060501C El Salvador but are somewhat softly struck

but are somewhat softly struck on the eagles breast

Struck Regnal Year 7 = 588-589 CE

but high grade examples are surprising rare

Year 5: approx: 29mm

Dated Meiji year 31 = 1898

221 NGC AU Elagabalus Denarius Roman Empire Emperor Sacrificing Altar (23060501C El Salvador but are somewhat softly struckAlmost Uncirculated dated Emperor Elagabalus Roman Empire silver denarius coin. Issued 221 CE (TR P IIII), RIC 46, approx. 19mm. Exceptional realistic portrait. Certified by NGC to AU. Obverse: IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, horned laureate, draped, cuirassed bust facing right. Reverse: P M TR P IIII COS III P P, Emperor standing left sacrificing over lighted altar, holding patera in right hand and branch in left hand, star in left field.