Denarius - Elagabalus COS III P P; Sol Invictus
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 220-221 |
| 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#276826 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Conical stone of Emesa, adorned with stars and surmounted by eagle.
Lettering: COS III P P
Translation:
Consul Tertium. Pater Patriae.
Consul for the third time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Sol Invictus, the Roman sun god, on the reverse side, which was a departure from the traditional imagery of Roman coins that typically featured the emperor's portrait. This suggests that Elagabalus, the emperor who issued the coin, may have been promoting the cult of Sol Invictus, which was a religious movement that emphasized the power of the sun god and was popular in the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD.
