© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Elagabalus SOLI PROPVGNATORI; Sol
| Gold | 7.5 g | - |
| 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 | 7.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#276862 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, naked except for cloak over left shoulder and flying behind, advancing left, raising right hand and holding thunderbolt in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SOLI PROPVGNATORI
Translation:
Soli Propugnatori.
Sol, the defender.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Elagabalus (SOLI PROPVGNATORI; Sol) coin is that it features the image of the Roman sun god, Sol, on one side, which was a departure from the traditional depiction of Roman emperors on coins. This was a deliberate choice made by Elagabalus, who was known for his eccentricities and attempts to introduce Eastern religious practices to Rome. The coin's design was seen as a symbol of the emperor's unconventional beliefs and his efforts to promote the cult of Sol Invictus, which was a rival to the traditional Roman pantheon.
