Caption

Denarius (with hole), Elagabalus (reigned 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 shoulder in his left hand; pearl rim. Date: 219. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Place: Rome. Medium: coin. Dimensions: dia. 17.7 mm, dia. 19.5 mm; weight 2.76 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_115

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (3.3Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius hole Elagabalus reigned 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 shoulder left hand Date 219 Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Place Rome Medium coin Dimensions dia 17.7 mm 19.5 mm weight 2.76 g worn circular metal object dark gray silver patina showing raised central figure low relief surrounding decorative markings object irregular edge small hole punched near side areas lighter darker gray variation across surface.