Aureus - Elagabalus CONSERVATORI AVGVSTI
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#276665 |
|---|---|
| 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: CONSERVATORI AVGVSTI
Translation:
Conservatori Augusti.
Protector of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Elagabalus (CONSERVATORI AVGVSTI) 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. This particular coin is made of gold and features an image of Elagabalus on one side and the Roman goddess Victory on the other. Despite his unpopularity among the Roman Senate and people, Elagabalus' coinage remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
