Caption

Denarius depicting legionary standards between vexillae; obverse: bust of Emperor Elagabalus in laurel wreath, armor and drapery facing right, inscription 'ANTONINVSPIVSFELAVG', pearl border; reverse: in the MILIT section two legionary standards between vexillae, inscription 'CON COR DIA', pearl border. Roman Empire, 218–222 CE, struck at Antioch on the Orontes. Coin; diameter 16.5–20.5 mm, weight 2.97 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A54_347

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Keywords

Denarius depicting legionary standards vexillae obverse bust Emperor Elagabalus laurel wreath armor drapery facing right inscription Antoninvspivsfelavg pearl border reverse MILIT section two legionary standards Con Cor Dia Roman Empire 218–222 Ce struck Antioch Orontes Coin diameter 16.5–20.5 mm weight 2.97 g roughly circular metallic object irregular edges showing raised central design composed rectangular frame holding group vertical elongated elements topped small rounded shapes surrounded various raised marks decorative notches rim surface textured worn areas darker patina lighter metallic highlights shades gray silver small chipped area side.