© Oxford, Ashmolean Museum
© Oxford, Ashmolean Museum
Æ20 - Elagabalus S C; Antioch
| Bronze | 5.01 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Antioch on the Orontes (Syria Coele) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 218-222 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.01 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#423542 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Within laurel wreath; below, eagle facing, spreading wings, head right.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΔE
S•C
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Elagabalus, who was a Roman emperor who ruled from 218 to 222 AD. He was known for his controversial religious and social reforms, and his coinage often reflected his unconventional beliefs and practices. For example, some of his coins feature images of eastern deities and mythological creatures, which were seen as unorthodox for Roman currency at the time. This coin, in particular, was minted in Antioch on the Orontes, which was an important city in the Roman Empire and a center of trade and culture.
