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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.
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.