Denarius - Elagabalus SVMMVS SACERDOS AVG
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#276782 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Elagabalus, in Syrian priestly robes, standing right, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over tripod, holding branch downwards in left hand; in field, star.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SVMMVS SACERDOS AVG
Translation:
Summus Sacerdos Avgusti.
High Priest Emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Elagabalus (SVMMVS SACERDOS AVG) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Venus on the reverse side, highlighting the importance of Venus in Roman mythology and culture during the reign of Emperor Elagabalus.
