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Elagabalus, 16 May 218 - 11 March 222 A.D.
Elagabalus was actually named Varius Avitus Bassianus at birth and assumed the name Marcus Aurelius Antoninus upon becoming emperor. Today we know him as Elagabalus because he is best known for his bizarre behavior as high priest to the Syrian sun god Heliogabal (Elagabal). This coin is one a few types that includes his modern nickname in the reverse legend.RS64083. Silver denarius, RSC III 246a, RIC IV 131, BMCRE V 225 note, SRCV II 7542 var. (horn), VF, frosty, flan crack, Rome mint, weight 1.941g, maximum diameter 17.9mm, die axis 180o, 221 - 222 A.D.; obverse IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, laureate, draped and bearded bust right, from the front, without horn; reverse SACERD DEI SOLIS ELAGAB, Elagabalus standing right, sacrificing from patera over lit altar with right hand, club or cypress branch in left hand, star right; SOLD
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