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Roman Empire - Denarius Of Elagabalus (Fortuna, Rome Or Antioch?)

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Picked up a handful of ancients recently that I want to share. Looking for thoughts, opinions, and verification of my attributes. (And IDing for the few a can't figure out)

Coin #5/20:

Roman Empire, AR Denarius of Elagabalus
218-222 AD Rome or Antioch Mint?
Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS FEL AVG Bust of Elagabalus right, laureate, draped, and cuirassed(?)
Rev: FORTVNA REDVX Fortuna wearing modius seated left, holding patera and cornucopia with wheel beneath seat.
3.54g - 19mm
RIC VI Elagabalus 81 or 189?

The only difference between RIC VI 81 (Rome Mint) and 189 (Antioch Mint) that I can glean from the description is 81 is draped and cuirassed and 189 is just draped. I can never tell the difference between those two bust types so I could use some help with this one!

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Roman-Empire---Denarius-Of-Elagabalus-Fortuna,-Rome-Or-Antioch?
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Looks like a base metal cast. Sometimes referred as "limes" but could also be a fouree core.
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Had a feeling this wasn't an original denarius. Thanks for the help!
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