Denarius - Elagabalus BONVS EVENTVS; Bonus Eventus
| 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#276839 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bonus Eventus, naked, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over lighted altar over lighted altar and holding corn-ears in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BONVS EVENTVS
Translation:
Bonus Eventus.
Good success.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Elagabalus (BONVS EVENTVS; Bonus Eventus) coin from Rome, minted between 218-222 AD, features an image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on its reverse side, symbolizing the Roman Empire's military triumphs and victories during the reign of Emperor Elagabalus.
