© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Elagabalus PAX AVGVSTI; Pax
| Silver | 4.4 g | 20 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 | 4.4 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#276749 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX AVGVSTI
Translation:
Pax Augusti.
Peace provided by the Emperor.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.62–19 g;Diameter varies: 19–21.04 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Elagabalus (PAX AVGVSTI; Pax) coin is that it features a unique reverse design that depicts the goddess Pax (Irene in Greek) standing left, holding an olive branch and a scepter, with a small figure of Victory standing on the globe behind her. This design was a departure from the traditional Roman coinage designs that featured deities and emperors, and was meant to promote the idea of peace and harmony during the reign of Elagabalus.
