Quinarius - Elagabalus P M TR P IIII COS III P P
221 year| Silver | 1.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 221 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius (¼) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#276643 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Elagabalus, in Syrian priestly robes, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over lighted altar, and holding branch (of cypress ?) in left hand; in left field, star.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P IIII COS III P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quinarius coin is that it was issued during the reign of Elagabalus, who was known for his controversial and unconventional rule. He was a priest of the Roman god Elagabal, and his coinage often featured imagery related to the god, such as the four-horse chariot that appears on the reverse of this coin. Despite his unpopularity among the Roman elite, Elagabalus' coinage remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
