Dupondius - Elagabalus SACERD DEI SOLIS ELAGAB S C
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 218-222 |
| Value | Dupondius (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#277060 |
|---|---|
| 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: SACERD DEI SOLIS ELAGAB S C
Translation:
Sacerdos Dei Solis Elagabalus. Senatus Consultum.
Elagabalus, priest of God Sol. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dupondius - Elagabalus coin is that it features an image of the Roman god Sol Invictus, who was revered as the patron deity of the emperor Elagabalus, on the obverse (front side). This coin was minted during Elagabalus' reign (218-222 AD) and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. The image of Sol Invictus on the coin highlights the religious reforms that Elagabalus implemented during his reign, which included the promotion of the cult of Sol Invictus as the dominant religion of the empire.
