Caption

Denarius of Elagabalus (reigned 218–222 AD), Roman Empire, 220–222. Obverse: IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG — bust of Elagabalus in laurel wreath, armor and paludamentum, facing right; pearl border. Reverse: LIBERTAS AVG — Libertas standing left, holding a pileus in her right hand and a long scepter in her left; pearl border. Coin; diameter ~17.5–18.0 mm; weight 2.38 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A74_038

License type

Rights managed

Available size

31.9Mb (2.7Mb) / 11.1in x 11.1in / 3338 x 3338 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Elagabalus reigned 218–222 AD Roman Empire 220–222 Obverse Imp Antoninvs Pivs Avg bust laurel wreath armor paludamentum facing right pearl border Reverse Libertas Avg Libertas standing left holding pileus right hand long scepter Coin diameter ~17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.38 g single round metal object worn surface showing raised profile person facing right textured hair facial features visible metal mostly gray darker tarnished areas small reddish-brown spots object uneven edges noticeable crack side background white.