Elagabalus (AD 218–222) Roman Empire AR Denarius NGC Ch VF

Elagabalus — Coinage of AD 218–222

This silver AR Denarius was issued for Elagabalus during AD 218–222 and belongs to the coinage of Roman Empire.

Coin Details

• Ruler: Elagabalus
• Date: AD 218–222
• Empire/region: Roman Empire
• Denomination: AR Denarius
• Metal: Silver
• NGC grade: Ch VF — Choice Very Fine (Sheldon scale equivalent 30–35)

Historical Context

Elagabalus became emperor in AD 218 after supporters of the Severan family overthrew Macrinus. A teenager from Emesa, he promoted the Syrian sun god Elagabal at the center of imperial religious life.

His court and religious policies provoked strong opposition in Rome. The Praetorian Guard killed Elagabalus and his mother Julia Soaemias in AD 222, and Severus Alexander succeeded him.

What This Coin Tells Us

Ancient coins combined everyday monetary use with official communication. Portraits, titles and reverse types expressed authority, religious ideas, military success and the legitimacy of the ruling house.

As an archaeological and historical object, this coin offers a tangible connection to the people, institutions and economic life of its period. Individual examples naturally vary in strike, centering, wear, patina and surviving detail.

What You Will Receive

One NGC-encapsulated AR Denarius of the stated type and grade is supplied per purchase.

Stock-photo notice: The photographs are representative of the product offering. The coin supplied may differ from the pictured example in portrait style, reverse design, inscriptions, centering, toning, surface appearance and other individual characteristics while remaining within the stated coin type and any expressly stated grade.