Denarius - Elagabalus P M TR P III COS III P P; Victory
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#276627 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Elagabalus, laureate, standing left in slow quadriga, holding branch in right hand and eagle-tipped sceptre in left hand; behind him, Victory.
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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare and unique design, with the Roman goddess Victory standing on the prow of a ship, symbolizing the power and dominance of the Roman Empire at sea. This design was only used during the reign of Emperor Elagabalus, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.