Denarius - Elagabalus SPES BONA; Spes
| Silver | 3.2 g | - |
| 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 | 3.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#276864 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in extended right hand and raising fold of skirt with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SPES BONA
Translation: Good hope.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Elagabalus (SPES BONA; Spes) coin is that it features the goddess Spes (which means "hope" in Latin) on the reverse side, which was a unique design choice for a Roman coin during that time period.
