Aureus - Uranius Antoninus SOL ELAGABALVS
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Usurpations of Syria (Roman Imperial usurpations) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Uranius Antoninus (253) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 253-254 |
| Value | Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#284769 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Altar; below, jug; right and left, parasols and candelabra; left, eagle on sacred stone.
Lettering: SOL ELAGABALVS
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Uranius Antoninus (SOL ELAGABALVS) coin is that it features the image of the Roman god Sol, who was worshipped as the deity of the sun, on one side, and the emperor Uranius Antoninus on the other. This coin was minted during a time of political instability in the Roman Empire, specifically during the usurpation of Uranius Antoninus in 253-254 AD. Despite being made of gold, this coin was not widely accepted as legitimate currency due to the controversial nature of Uranius Antoninus' rule.
