Denarius - Anna Faustina and Elagabalus
221 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 221 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#276899 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Elagabalus, togate, and Annia Faustina, draped, standing right and left, facing each other, clasping right hands; in field, star.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius coin featuring Anna Faustina and Elagabalus is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Elagabalus was a controversial emperor who was known for his eccentricities and excesses, and his reign was marked by political instability and conflict. Despite this, the coinage issued during his reign, including the Denarius featuring him and Anna Faustina, remained a symbol of the empire's power and influence.
