© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Elagabalus P M TR P III COS III P P; Jupiter and Victory
220 year| Silver | 3 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 220 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#276612 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Jupiter, naked to waist, seated left, holding Victory in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P III COS III P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul for the third time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.98–3.59 g;Diameter varies: 18–19.4 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 a rare representation of the Roman god Jupiter, depicted on the obverse side of the coin, holding a lightning bolt and a scepter. This image of Jupiter was not commonly used on Roman coins, making it a unique and valuable addition to any collection of ancient Roman coins.
