© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Elagabalus VICTOR ANTONINI AVG; Victory
| Silver | 2.6 g | 19 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 | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#276791 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, advancing right, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTOR ANTONINI AVG
Translation:
Victoria Antonini Augusti.
Victory of Antoninus Augustus.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.76–3.19 g;Diameter varies: 18–20 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 a rare and unique design, with the emperor Elagabalus depicted on the obverse (front side) and the goddess Victory on the reverse (back side). This coin was minted during a time of significant political and social change in the Roman Empire, and its design reflects the cultural and religious influences of the era.
