Caption

Antoninian of Elagabalus (reigned 218–222). Obverse: bust of the emperor in a radiant crown, armor and paludamentum, facing right; inscription IMP CAES MAVR ANTONINVS AVG; pearl rim. Reverse: SALVS ANTONINI AVG; Salus stands facing right feeding a snake held in his hands; pearl rim. Date: 218–219. Roman Empire. Rome. Coin; diameter ~21–22 mm; weight 4.53 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A42_136

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Rights managed

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42.3Mb (4.3Mb) / 12.8in x 12.8in / 3843 x 3843 (300dpi)

Keywords

Antoninian Elagabalus reigned 218–222 Obverse bust emperor radiant crown armor paludamentum facing right inscription IMP CAES MAVR ANTONINVS AVG pearl rim Reverse Salvs Antonini Avg Salus stands facing right feeding snake held hands Date 218–219 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter ~21–22 mm weight 4.53 g circular metallic object raised profile person's head right wearing laurel radiate crown draped garment neck rendered relief surface textured wear shallow grooves beaded inner border close edge visible colors include silver shades gray darker gray recessed areas subtle highlights raised portions set plain white background.