Denarius - Elagabalus FECVNDITAS; Fecunditas
| 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#276811 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fecunditas, draped, seated left, holding branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand;to each side, child.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FECVNDITAS
Translation:
Fecunditas.
Fertility.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The reverse side of the coin features a representation of Fecunditas, the Roman goddess of fertility, holding a scepter and a cornucopia, symbolizing the abundance and prosperity of the Roman Empire during the reign of Elagabalus. This imagery was carefully chosen to promote the idea of the emperor's divine right to rule and his ability to bring prosperity to the empire.