Aureus - Elagabalus P M TR P V COS IIII P P
222 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 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#276650 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Elagabalus, laureate, standing left in slow quadriga, holding branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand; in field above, sometimes star.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P V COS IIII P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quinta, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the fifth time, consul for the fourth 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, depicting the Roman goddess Venus standing on a rock, surrounded by sea creatures and mythical beasts. This design was a departure from the traditional reverse designs of Roman coins, which usually featured the goddess Roma or other deities, and reflects the eccentric and unconventional tastes of Elagabalus, who was known for his love of Eastern culture and his efforts to introduce Eastern religious practices to Rome.