Denarius - Elagabalus TR P II P P COS II
219 year| Silver | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 219 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#276824 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Elagabalus, laureate, standing left in slow quadriga, holding branch in right hand and eagle-tipped sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P II P P COS II
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Pater Patriae, Consul Secundum.
Holder of tribunician power for the second time, father of the nation, consul for the second time.
Comment
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 emperor Elagabalus, who was known for his controversial and unconventional reign. He was a priest of the sun god Elagabal, and his coinage often featured imagery related to the sun god and other deities. This particular coin, minted in 219 AD, shows Elagabalus wearing a radiate crown, symbolizing his connection to the sun god. Despite his unpopularity among the Roman Senate and aristocracy, Elagabalus' coinage remains a fascinating glimpse into his reign and the cultural influences of the time.
