As - Elagabalus INVICTVS SACERDOS AVG S C
| Bronze | 10.2 g | - |
| 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 | 10.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#277033 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Elagabalus, in Syrian priestly robes, standing right, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over lighted altar, holding club in left hand; behind altar, bull crouching; something in field, star.
Script: Latin
Lettering: INVICTVS SACERDOS AVG S C
Translation:
Invictus sacerdos Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Invincible priest emperor. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 8.49–11.82 g;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 known for his controversial and unconventional reign. He was known for his extreme religious and sexual behavior, and his coinage often reflected his unorthodox beliefs and practices. The coin's inscription, "INVICTVS SACERDOS AVG S C," translates to "Unconquered Sacred Emperor," which highlights Elagabalus's claim to divine authority and his efforts to promote the cult of the sun god, Sol Invictus, which he declared as the official religion of the Roman Empire.
