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© kerleguern
Diassaria - Elagabalus ΦIΛIΠΠOΠOΛEITΩN NEΩKOΡΩN
| Copper | 5.53 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Philippopolis (Thracia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 218-222 |
| Value | Diassaria (1) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.53 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#125824 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Homonoia draped, standing left, holding patera with right hand and cornucopia in left hand.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΦIΛIΠΠOΠOΛEITΩN NEΩKOΡΩN
Translation:
Philippopoleiton Neokoron:
"of Philippopolis, Temple Keeper".
Comment
Obverse lettering variants are known with ΩNE or just NE ligatured.Neokoron was a title granted to a city after building a temple dedicated to the Roman emperor or the establishment of cults of the Imperial family. A city could be granted this title several times and the number was then mentioned before the title itself (i.e. Dis Neokoros, Tris Neokoros, etc.).
Interesting fact
The coin , the Diassaria - Elagabalus (ΦIΛIΠΠOΠOΛEITΩN NEΩKOΡΩN) (218-222) from Philippopolis (Thracia) made of Copper weighing 5.53 g, is a rare example of a coin that was issued during the reign of Emperor Elagabalus, who was known for his controversial and unconventional reign. This coin is particularly interesting because it features an image of the emperor wearing a distinctive radiate crown, which was a symbol of his divinity and authority. The coin's design and imagery reflect the emperor's efforts to promote his own cult of personality and reinforce his divine right to rule.
