Caption

Denarius, Elagabalus (204–222; Roman emperor 218–222). Obverse: Bust of Elagabalus with laurel wreath and paludamentum facing right, pearl rim, inscription IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG. Reverse: Naked Sol in a cloak over his shoulder, striding left, right hand raised, holding a whip in his left, pearl rim, inscription PM TR P III COS III P P. Date: 220. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; dia. 18.0–18.5 mm; weight 2.60 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A74_033

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Keywords

Denarius Elagabalus 204–222 Roman emperor 218–222 Obverse Bust laurel wreath paludamentum facing right pearl rim inscription IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG Reverse Naked Sol cloak shoulder striding left right hand raised holding whip left inscription PM TR P III COS III P P Date 220 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin dia 18.0–18.5 mm weight 2.60 g round metallic object worn textured surface irregular edges showing raised profile human figure dynamic standing pose holding long curved staff small object near head star-shaped mark beside figure decorative beaded border runs rim visible colors shades dark gray silver lighter silver highlights raised areas darker gray recessed areas.