Aureus - Elagabalus P M TR P III COS III P P
220 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 220 |
| 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#276623 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Elagabalus, laureate, togate, seated left on curule chair, holding globe in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P III COS III P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul for the third time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin of Elagabalus is that it features a unique reverse design that depicts the Roman goddess Venus standing on a rock, surrounded by sea creatures and mythical beasts. This design was a departure from the traditional Roman coinage designs that typically featured images of the emperor or gods and goddesses in a more formal setting. The use of Venus on the coin may have been a nod to Elagabalus' reputation for his love of luxury and decadence, as Venus was associated with love, beauty, and fertility.
