Caption

Denarius, Elagabalus (reigned 218–222). Obverse: IM•TONINVS•VG — Bust of Elagabalus with laurel wreath and paludamentum facing right; pearl border. Reverse: SACERDEISOLISELAGAR — Elagabal (Elagabalus) in a long robe and veil stands facing right, holding a patera above an altar in his right hand, a club in his left; star in right field; pearl border. Dating: 220–222, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin: diameter 17.5–18.3 mm; weight 2.41 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_125

License type

Rights managed

Available size

31.8Mb (1.5Mb) / 11.1in x 11.1in / 3332 x 3332 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Elagabalus reigned 218–222 Obverse Im•Toninvs•Vg Bust laurel wreath paludamentum facing right pearl border Reverse Sacerdeisoliselagar Elagabal long robe veil stands holding patera altar right hand club left star right field Dating 220–222 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 17.5–18.3 mm weight 2.41 g worn round coin irregular edges displaying central raised figure standing person draped long garment facing slightly object surface textured wear shallow relief details areas lighter darker gray hints brown patina.