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Aureus - Elagabalus CONSERVATOR AVG
| Gold | 6.4 g | 20 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 | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.4 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#276662 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Slow quadriga moving left, on which is set the conical stone of Emesa surmounted by eagle; in field, star.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSERVATOR AVG
Unabridged legend: Conservatori Augusti.
Translation: Protector of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Elagabalus (CONSERVATOR AVG) coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Elagabalus, who was known for his controversial and unconventional reign. He was a priest of the sun god Elagabal, and his coinage often featured imagery related to the sun god and other deities. The coin's design may have been intended to promote the emperor's religious beliefs and reinforce his divine right to rule.
