Denarius - Elagabalus P M TR P III COS III P P; Pax
220 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#276616 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left (or right?), holding branch in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
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
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 goddess Pax (Irene in Greek) on the reverse, which is quite unusual for a denarius of Elagabalus' reign. Pax is depicted standing left, holding an olive branch and a scepter, symbolizing peace and authority. This suggests that Elagabalus may have been trying to promote a message of peace and stability during his reign, which was marked by political turmoil and military conflicts.
