Caption

Antoninian of Elagabalus (reigned 218–222). Obverse: Bust of Elagabalus facing right, wearing a radiant crown, armor and paludamentum; pearl border; legend IMPCAESMAVRANTONINVSAVG. Reverse: Victoria running right, holding a wreath in her right hand and a palm branch in her left; pearl border; legend VICTOR ANTONINIAVG. Dated 218–219. Roman coin; diameter c. 20.0–21.5 mm; weight 4.63 g; axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A62_480

License type

Rights managed

Available size

42.3Mb (3.1Mb) / 12.8in x 12.8in / 3843 x 3843 (300dpi)

Keywords

Antoninian Elagabalus reigned 218–222 Obverse Bust facing right wearing radiant crown armor paludamentum pearl border legend IMPCAESMAVRANTONINVSAVG Reverse Victoria running holding wreath right hand palm branch left legend VICTOR ANTONINIAVG Dated 218–219 Roman coin diameter c 20.0–21.5 mm weight 4.63 g axis 0° round metal coin worn textured surface irregular edge showing relief winged figure standing small base figure outstretched arm draped clothing ring raised marks coin's rim visible colors dark gray silver hints brownish patina.