Caption

Denarius, Elagabalus (204–222; Roman emperor 218–222). Obverse: IMPANTONINVS PIVS AVG — Bust of Elagabalus with laurel wreath and paludamentum facing right; pearl rim. Reverse: SACERD DEI SOLIS ELAGAB — Elagabalus wearing a laurel wreath and long robe stands facing right, holding a patera above an altar in his right hand and a mace in his left; star in right field; pearl rim. Date: 220–222. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin: diameter 17.0–18.5 mm; weight 2.45 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A74_067

License type

Rights managed

Available size

31.6Mb (3.1Mb) / 11.1in x 11.1in / 3326 x 3326 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Elagabalus 204–222 Roman emperor 218–222 Obverse Impantoninvs Pivs Avg Bust laurel wreath paludamentum facing right pearl rim Reverse Sacerd Dei Solis Elagab Elagabalus wearing long robe stands holding patera altar right hand mace left star right field Date 220–222 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–18.5 mm weight 2.45 g worn circular coin raised profile bearded man showing detailed hair facial features tied ribbon back head coin surface textured highlights shadows color metallic gray darker gray tones recessed areas lighter silvery highlights raised areas.