Caption

Denarius, Elagabalus (reigned 218–222 CE). Obverse: Bust of Elagabalus with laurel wreath and paludamentum facing right; inscription IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG; pearl border. Reverse: Elagabalus in a laurel wreath and long robe standing left, right hand holding a patera raised above an altar, left hand holding a club; a bull lies beside the altar; star in the left field; pearl border. Date: 220–222 CE. Roman Empire. Coin: diameter 18.0 mm, weight 2.89 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A74_054

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Keywords

Denarius Elagabalus reigned 218–222 CE Obverse Bust laurel wreath paludamentum facing right inscription IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG pearl border Reverse long robe standing left right hand holding patera raised altar left hand holding club bull lies beside star left field Date 220–222 Ce Roman Empire Coin diameter 18.0 mm weight 2.89 g round worn coin textured uneven surface showing standing human figure profile holding object hand another object near feet surrounded engraved border faint decorative markings coin metallic shades gray darker gray patina small chips cracks edge.