© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Elagabalus INVICTVS SACERDOS AVG
| Silver | 3 g | 18 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#276851 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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
Mass varies: 2.948–3.11 g;Diameter varies: 18–18.16 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Elagabalus, who was known for his controversial and unconventional reign. He was a priest of the sun god Elagabal, and his coinage often featured imagery related to the god, such as the sun rays on the reverse of this denarius. Despite his unpopularity among the Roman Senate and people, Elagabalus' coinage remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
