© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Elagabalus P M TR P IIII COS III P P S C
221 year| Bronze | 11.3 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 221 |
| Value | Dupondius (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.3 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#277003 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Elagabalus, in Syrian priestly robes, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over lighted altar, holding cypress-branch in left hand; in field, star.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P IIII COS III P P S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 10.11–12.54 g;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 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, the Dupondius, was a standard circulation coin during Elagabalus' reign and features an image of the emperor on one side and the Roman goddess Salus on the other. 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.
