Roman silver coin struck under Elagabalus (also sometimes referred to as Heliogabalus). The obverse bears the portrait of the emperor, and the reverse depicts the god Sol.
The emperor, born as Sextus Varius Avitus Bassianus, took the name Marcus Aurelius Antoninus upon his accession. He introduced the cult of the Syrian solar deity Elagabal (from whom his modern name derives). This cult became associated with that of Sol, and this iconography on the coinage reflects the emperor’s personal connection with the solar god.
Reference : RIC IV 40
Issuing authority : Elagabalus
Type : Denarius
Date : 220 AD
Mint : Rome
Metal : Silver
Diameter : 18.4 mm
Weight : 2.99 g
Obverse legend : IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG
Obverse description : Laureate and draped bust to the right.
Reverse legend : P M TR P IIII COS III P P
Reverse description : Sol, radiate and with flying cloak, advancing left, raising right hand and holding whip in left; in left field, star.
Condition : Very Fine - Extremely Fine
Note : Slight die break on obverse. Minor spots. Slight patina.
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