© Paul-Francis Jacquier
© Paul-Francis Jacquier
Æ27 - Elagabalus YΠ IOYΛ ANT CEΛEYKOY MAPKIANOΠOΛITΩN; Consular Legate Julius Antonius Seleucus; Marcianopolis
| Bronze | 10 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Marcianopolis (Moesia Inferior) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 218-222 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#299642 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Tyche standing left, holding rudder and cornucopia.
Script: Greek
Lettering: YΠ IOYΛ ANT CEΛEYKOY MAPKIANOΠOΛITΩN
Translation: "(Consular Legate) Julius Antonius Seleucus, Marcianopolis"
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. The coin's design, which includes an image of Elagabalus and various gods and goddesses, reflects the emperor's efforts to promote a syncretic form of religion that blended elements of Roman, Greek, and Eastern cultures.
