Denarius - Elagabalus AETERNITAS AVG; Aeternitas
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 218-222 |
| 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#276837 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aeternitas, draped, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over lighted altar and holding sceptre in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AETERNITAS AVG
Translation:
Aeternitas Augusti.
Eternity of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Elagabalus (AETERNITAS AVG; Aeternitas) was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which includes the image of the goddess Aeternitas, reflects the emperor's attempts to promote his own divine status and legitimacy, as well as the growing influence of Eastern religious and cultural practices in Rome. Despite these efforts, Elagabalus's reign was marked by controversy and instability, and he was ultimately assassinated in 222 AD.