© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Elagabalus PONTIF MAX TR P; Roma and Victory
218 year| Silver | 3.2 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 218 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#276582 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding Victory in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; by her side, shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF MAX TR P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate.
High priest, holder of tribunician power.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.89–3.72 g;Diameter varies: 19–20 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 goddess Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Elagabalus. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the power and dominance of the Roman Empire, and it was often depicted holding a wreath or a palm branch, as seen on this coin. The use of Victory as a symbol of Roman power and influence can be traced back to the early days of the Roman Republic, and it continued to be used on coins and other artifacts throughout the Roman Empire's history.
