Caption

Denarius of Elagabalus (204–222; Roman emperor 218–222), Roman Empire, 220–222. Obverse: Bust of Elagabalus with a laurel wreath and paludamentum facing right, inscription 'IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG', pearl border. Reverse: Elagabalus wearing a laurel wreath and long robe stands facing right, holding a patera above an altar in his right hand and a club in his left; star in right field, inscription 'SACERD DEI SOLIS ELACAB', pearl border. Coin; diameter ~18–19 mm, weight 3.43 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A74_062

License type

Rights managed

Available size

31.6Mb (2.8Mb) / 11.1in x 11.1in / 3326 x 3326 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Elagabalus 204–222 Roman emperor 218–222 Roman Empire 220–222 Obverse Bust laurel wreath paludamentum facing right inscription Imp Antoninvs Pivs Avg pearl border Reverse Elagabalus wearing long robe stands holding patera altar right hand club left star right field Sacerd Dei Solis Elacab Coin diameter ~18–19 mm weight 3.43 g circular metal coin shades gray raised rim worn texture standing robed figure center sideways small object hand gesturing low rectangular base altar near figure's feet small star- symbol nearby surface exhibits scratches patina uneven edges.