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Diadumenian Mid May- 8 Jun 218 AD Markianopolis, Moesia Inferior.


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This coin may show the eclipse of 212 AD or be predictive of the 218 AD eclipse. Both eclipses were visible in Markianopolis, modern day coastal Romania. Diadumenian was the son of Emperor Macrinus. The legions of Syria revolted against Macrinus and declared Elagabalus as emperor. Elagabalus worshiped the sun god and would not have looked at eclipses as good omens. Diadumenian was killed when Elagabalus came to power. Photo from Forvm Ancient Coins


 

2000 years ago the cross was a Roman symbol of death and terror. Jesus Christ transformed this symbol into a universal sign of God's love, hope and resurrection. Solar eclipse events are recorded in Roman mythology during the conception of Romulus and Remus by the war god Mars and during the foundation of the city of Rome. The solar eclipse to the Romans was a sign from their gods that war was upon the Earth. The solar eclipse symbol of the star/pellet within the crescent on Roman coins and legionary standards was also a sign of their god's approval of Roman domination over conquered lands. Fifteen hundred years later, the "Our Lady of Guadalupe" Icon was presented to the New World as an inverted Roman Legionary Standard. Jesus Christ changed these symbols of Roman domination and slavery into an everlasting sign of God's love and compassion. 

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