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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Elagabalus ADVENTVS AVGVSTI S C
| Bronze | 12.3 g | 26.5 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 | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.3 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#277021 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Elagabalus, in military attire, on horse prancing left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ADVENTVS AVGVSTI S C
Unabridged legend: Adventus Augusti Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) of the emperor. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.44–14.83 g;Diameter varies: 26–27 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 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, including introducing Eastern religious practices to Rome and allowing women to participate in public life. The coin's design, which includes the image of Elagabalus and the inscription "ADVENTVS AVGVSTI S C," or "The arrival of the Augustus," may reflect the emperor's efforts to promote his own image and legacy.
