© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Elagabalus P M TR P II COS II P P; Providentia
219 year| Silver | 4.3 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 219 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.3 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#276605 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, leaning left elbow on column, crossing left leg over right leg, holding wand in right hand over globe set on ground and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P II COS II P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul for the second time, father of the nation.
Comment
Example of this type:Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Elagabalus, who was known for his controversial and unconventional reign. He was known for his extreme decadence, and his coinage reflects this, as it often featured images of himself and his family members in elaborate and ornate styles. The Providentia symbol on the coin, which depicts a woman holding a scepter and a shield, represents the goddess of foresight and was a common motif on Roman coins during this period. Despite his tumultuous reign, Elagabalus' coins remain popular among collectors today due to their unique designs and historical significance.
