Caption

Denarius, Elagabalus (204–222; Roman emperor 218–222). Obverse: IMP ANTONINUS PIVS AVG — Bust of Elagabalus with laurel wreath and paludamentum to the right, pearl rim. Reverse: PM TR P IIII COS II P P — Sol naked, with a cloak on his shoulders, running to the left, right hand raised, holding a whip in the left; in the left field a star (?), pearl rim. Date: 221. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Material: coin; diameter 18.0 mm; weight 2.18 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_131

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Available size

31.8Mb (2.1Mb) / 11.1in x 11.1in / 3335 x 3335 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Elagabalus 204–222 Roman emperor 218–222 Obverse Imp Antoninus Pivs Avg Bust laurel wreath paludamentum right pearl rim Reverse Pm Tr P Iiii Cos Ii P P Sol naked cloak shoulders running left right hand raised holding whip left field star Date 221 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Material coin diameter 18.0 mm weight 2.18 g round worn metallic object uneven edge aged corroded showing mottled surface dark brown gray greenish spots faint raised shapes shallow depressions suggest irregular texture across face small area darker green discoloration near side.