Caption

Denarius, Elagabalus (204–222; Roman emperor 218–222). Obverse: Bust of Elagabalus with laurel wreath and paludamentum facing right, pearl rim; inscription IMPANTONINVSPIVSAVG. Reverse: Naked Sol in a cloak over his shoulder, striding left, right hand raised, holding a whip in his left, pearl rim; inscription PMTRP III COS IIIPP. Date: 220. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin. Diameter 18.0–18.5 mm. Weight 2.60 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A74_032

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Keywords

Denarius Elagabalus 204–222 Roman emperor 218–222 Obverse Bust laurel wreath paludamentum facing right pearl rim inscription IMPANTONINVSPIVSAVG Reverse Naked Sol cloak shoulder striding left right hand raised holding whip left inscription PMTRP III COS IIIPP Date 220 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 18.0–18.5 mm Weight 2.60 g worn circular metallic object silvery gray surface showing raised profile person's head hair textured curls draped clothing object's edge irregular chipped places background plain white.