Denarius - Elagabalus INVICTVS SACERDOS AVG
| 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#276850 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Elagabalus, in Syrian priestly robes, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over lighted altar, and holding upright club in left hand; behind altar, a bull lying down; in field, star.
Script: Latin
Lettering: INVICTVS SACERDOS AVG
Translation:
Invictus sacerdos Augusti.
Invincible priest emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Elagabalus (INVICTVS SACERDOS AVG) was minted during a time of significant religious and cultural change in the Roman Empire. Elagabalus, who was also known as Heliogabalus, was a priest of the sun god Elagabal and was known for his unconventional religious practices and gender expression. He was assassinated in 222 AD, and his coinage was likely minted in the years leading up to his death. The coin's design, featuring Elagabalus' name and title, reflects the religious and political upheaval of the time.
