Caption

Denarius, Elagabalus (204–222; Roman emperor 218–222). Obverse: IMP ANTONINVS VSAVG — Bust of Elagabalus with laurel wreath and paludamentum facing right, pearl rim. Reverse: SACERD DEI SOLIS ELAGAB — Elagabalus wearing laurel wreath and long robe stands facing right, holding a patera above an altar in his right hand, a club in his left; a star in the right field, pearl rim. Date: 220–222. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 18.5 mm, weight 3.30 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A74_066

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31.6Mb (2.9Mb) / 11.1in x 11.1in / 3326 x 3326 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Elagabalus 204–222 Roman emperor 218–222 Obverse Imp Antoninvs Vsavg Bust laurel wreath paludamentum facing right pearl rim Reverse Sacerd Dei Solis Elagab Elagabalus wearing laurel wreath long robe stands holding patera altar right hand club left star right field Date 220–222 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 18.5 mm weight 3.30 g round metallic object worn surface showing raised central figure standing person draped clothing object hand hand extended low rectangular pedestal star- shape near figure edges irregular raised rim visible colors shades silver gray darker gray patina.