ELAGABALUS
218–222 AD
Elagabalus, born Varius Avitus Bassianus, rose to power in AD 218 backed by the Syrian legions and the influence of his powerful grandmother Julia Maesa. His reign was marked by religious upheaval, as he attempted to elevate the cult of the sun‑god Elagabal above traditional Roman worship. Court extravagance, political instability, and growing hostility from the Praetorian Guard ultimately led to his assassination in AD 222. His coinage is extensive, reflecting both traditional imperial themes and the distinctive religious imagery of his regime.
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Silver Antoninianus
WRS 9134 — Antoninianus
Ar Antoninianus. FIDES MILITVM. Fides standing facing, head right, holding vexillum and standard. RSC 39.
£130.00
WRS 9135 — Antoninianus
Ar Antoninianus. MARS VICTOR. Mars advancing right, holding spear and trophy. RSC 113.
£100.00
WRS 9137 — Antoninianus
Ar Antoninianus. P M TR P COS P P. Roma seated left holding Victory and sceptre; shield at side. RSC 126.
£130.00
WRS 9139 — Antoninianus
Ar Antoninianus. P M TR P II COS II P P. Roma seated left holding Victory and sceptre; shield at side. RSC 138.
£130.00
WRS 8728 — Antoninianus
Ar Antoninianus. P M TR P II COS II P P. Roma seated left holding Victory and sceptre; shield at side. RSC 139.
£110.00
WRS 8729 — Antoninianus
Ar Antoninianus. P M TR P II COS II P P. Providentia standing front, leaning on column, holding wand over globe. RSC 146.
£115.00
WRS 8730 — Antoninianus
Ar Antoninianus. SALVS ANTONINI AVG. Salus feeding snake. RSC 254.
£85.00
WRS 9140 — Antoninianus
Ar Antoninianus. SALVS ANTONINI AVG. Salus feeding snake. RSC 255.
£80.00
WRS 9141 — Antoninianus
Ar Antoninianus. TEMPORVM FELICITAS. Felicitas holding caduceus and cornucopiae. RSC 280.
£85.00
WRS 8733 — Antoninianus
Ar Antoninianus. TEMPORVM FELICITAS. Felicitas holding caduceus and cornucopiae. RSC 280.
£85.00
Silver Denarius
WRS 7871 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. FIDES EXERCITVS. Fides seated left holding eagle and standards. RSC 30a.
£95.00
WRS 6660 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. INVICTVS SACERDOS AVG. Elagabalus sacrificing over altar; bull behind. RSC 61b.
£85.00
WRS 7136 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. LIBERALITAS AVG II. Liberalitas holding abacus and cornucopiae. RSC 81a.
£125.00
WRS 7138 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. SALVS ANTONINI AVG. Salus feeding snake. RSC 261.
£85.00
WRS 10878 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. Mint of Antioch. TEMPORVM FEL. Felicitas holding patera and caduceus. RSC 278.
£175.00
WRS 10879 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. VICTORIA AVG. Victory flying left holding wreath; shields at sides; star in field. RSC 300a.
£165.00
