Elagabalus Coin Bracelet

This emperor had numerous names. He was born Varius Avitus Bassianus, later took the name M. Aurelius Antoninus, and was known for all of his life as Elagabalus, the name of the sun-god, and the name he was given when he was made a priest in that cult. The Julia’s of the Roman Empire were powerful, fanatical women, in service to the sun-god Elagabalus.