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Denarius, Elagabalus (204–222; Roman emperor 218–222), Roman Empire. Obverse: Bust of Elagabalus with a laurel wreath and paludamentum facing right, pearl border, inscription 'IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG'. Reverse: Elagabalus wearing a laurel wreath and a long robe stands facing left, holds a patera above an altar in his right hand and a club in his left; a bull lies behind the altar, a star at the top left field, pearl border, inscription 'INVICTVS'. Date: 220–222. Material: coin. Dimensions: diameters 17.0 mm and 18.5 mm; weight 2.95 g. Roman Empire (27 BC–476).

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Keywords

Denarius Elagabalus 204–222 Roman emperor 218–222 Roman Empire Obverse Bust laurel wreath paludamentum facing right pearl border inscription Imp Antoninvs Pivs Avg Reverse Elagabalus wearing long robe stands left holds patera altar right hand club bull lies star top field Invictvs Date 220–222 Material coin Dimensions diameters 17.0 mm 18.5 mm weight 2.95 g 27 Bc–476 round worn coin central raised figure standing facing sideways surrounding shapes outer border surface textured wear pitting visible colors dark gray lighter gray highlights small areas brownish discoloration.