Caption

Denarius (with hole), Elagabalus (204–222; Roman emperor 218–222). Obverse: IMP CAES ANTOINVS AVG — Bust of Elagabalus right with laurel wreath and paludamentum; pearl rim. Reverse: MARS VICTOR — Naked Mars in helmet striding right, holding a spear diagonally in his right hand, a trophy resting on his left shoulder; pearl rim. Date: 219. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Place: Rome. Medium: coin. Dimensions: diam. 17.7 mm, diam. 19.5 mm; weight 2.76 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_114

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Keywords

Denarius hole Elagabalus 204–222 Roman emperor 218–222 Obverse Imp Caes Antoinvs Avg Bust Elagabalus right laurel wreath paludamentum pearl rim Reverse Mars Victor Naked Mars helmet striding right holding spear diagonally right hand trophy resting left shoulder Date 219 Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Place Rome Medium coin Dimensions diam 17.7 mm 19.5 mm weight 2.76 g circular metallic object worn surface irregular edge showing raised profile face relief metal dark gray lighter gray highlights small area greenish discoloration punched hole near edge.