| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 209 | Silver | Auction date: 28 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 202 Price realized: 60 EUR (Approx. 64 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Moesia Inferior. Marcianopolis. Elagabalus and Julia Maesa AD 218-222. Julius Antonius Seleucus, legatus consularis Pentassarion (5 Assaria) Æ 28 mm, 11,39 g Confronted busts of Elagabalus, laureate, draped, and cuirassed, and Julia Maesa, diademed and draped / Bonus Eventus standing left, holding patera and grain-ears; E (retrograde; mark of value) to left, Very Fine RPC VI, 1408 (temporary); cf. AMNG 949; Varbanov 1661. Rare. Bonus Eventus was a deity in ancient Roman religion and mythology associated with success, good fortune, and positive outcomes. The name "Bonus Eventus" translates to "Good Outcome" or "Good Event" in Latin. This deity was particularly invoked by farmers, merchants, and individuals seeking favorable outcomes in their endeavors. In Roman art and iconography, Bonus Eventus was often depicted as a youthful figure holding a cornucopia overflowing with fruits, grains, and other symbols of abundance and prosperity. Sometimes, he would also be portrayed with a sheaf of wheat or a laurel wreath, further emphasizing his association with success and prosperity. Worship of Bonus Eventus was widespread throughout the Roman Empire, and his cult had various temples, altars, and shrines dedicated to him. People would offer prayers, sacrifices, and votive offerings to seek his blessings for successful harvests, business ventures, and other important undertakings. The cult of Bonus Eventus continued to be popular even into the late Roman Empire, reflecting the enduring desire for good fortune and prosperity among the Roman people. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
