Caption

Denarius, Elagabalus (reigned 218–222), Roman Empire, 220–222. Obverse: IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG — Bust of Elagabalus with laurel wreath and paludamentum facing right, pearl border. Reverse: LIBERALITAS AVG II — Liberalitas standing left, holding an abacus in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, pearl border. Subject/personification: Liberalitas. Coin type/material: Roman silver coin. Diameter: 16.5–18.0 mm. Weight: 3.43 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A74_042

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Keywords

Denarius Elagabalus reigned 218–222 Roman Empire 220–222 Obverse Imp Antoninvs Pivs Avg Bust laurel wreath paludamentum facing right pearl border Reverse Liberalitas Avg Ii Liberalitas standing left holding abacus right hand cornucopia Subject personification Coin type material Roman silver coin Diameter 16.5–18.0 mm Weight 3.43 g circular metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing raised figure center figure robed small base object hand another draped opposite shoulder edge irregular rim band raised details surface darker gray patina variations lighter highlights raised areas small areas brownish discoloration.