© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Elagabalus VICTOR ANTONINI AVG; Victory
| Silver | 4.9 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 218-222 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.9 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#276793 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, advancing right, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTOR ANTONINI AVG
Translation:
Victoria Antonini Augusti.
Victory of Antoninus Augustus.
Comment
Mass varies: 4.62–5.3 g;Diameter varies: 23–24 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on its reverse side, which was a departure from the traditional depiction of the emperor on the obverse side. This design change was likely intended to emphasize the emperor's role as a victorious military leader and to promote the idea of Roman supremacy.
