As - Elagabalus VICTOR ANTONINVS AVG S C; Victory
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#277066 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 ANTONINVS AVG S C
Translation:
Victoria Antoninus Augustus. Senatus Consultum.
Victory of Antoninus Augustus. Decree of the senate.
Comment
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 the reverse side, which was a departure from the traditional depiction of the goddess on Roman coins. Instead of showing Victory standing or holding a wreath, this coin depicts her seated on a throne, with her left hand holding a palm branch and her right hand extending a wreath towards the emperor Elagabalus, who is shown standing on the obverse side. This unique design was likely intended to emphasize the emperor's role as a victorious military leader and to promote his image as a powerful and benevolent ruler.