Caption

Antoninian of Elagabalus (reigned 218–222). Obverse: IMP CAES MAVR ANTONINVS AVG — Bust of Elagabalus facing right in radiant crown, wearing armor and paludamentum, pearl rim. Reverse: S VICTOR — Naked Mars in helmet striding right, holding a spear diagonally in his right hand and a trophy in his left, pearl rim. Date: 219. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin: diameter 20.8–23.4 mm, weight 3.61 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_110

License type

Rights managed

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46.2Mb (3.9Mb) / 13.4in x 13.4in / 4018 x 4018 (300dpi)

Keywords

Antoninian Elagabalus reigned 218–222 Obverse Imp Caes Mavr Antoninvs Avg Bust facing right radiant crown wearing armor paludamentum pearl rim Reverse S Victor Naked Mars helmet striding holding spear diagonally right hand trophy left Date 219 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 20.8–23.4 mm weight 3.61 g round worn metallic object uneven edges showing textured surface dark gray lighter silvery-gray areas object displays raised roughened central relief subtle contours shallow recessed regions color palette includes shades gray silver hints darker charcoal.