Sestertius - Elagabalus P M TR P II COS II P P S C LIBERAL AVG II; Liberalitas
219 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 219 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#276961 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Elagabalus, togate, seated left on platform, holding sceptre; before him, Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; to left, citizen, standing right, mounting steps of platform.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P II COS II P P S C LIBERAL AVG II
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae, Senatus Consilium, Liberalitas Augustorum Secunda.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul for the second time, father of the nation, decree of the senate, the second liberality of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Elagabalus coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Liberalitas, who represents liberality, generosity, and abundance. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of the Roman Empire as a benevolent and generous power, and the image of Liberalitas was meant to symbolize the emperor's commitment to the welfare of his people.
