Caption

Denarius of Elagabalus (reigned 218–222). Obverse: Bust of Elagabalus with laurel wreath and paludamentum facing right; IMPANTONINVS PIVSAVG inscription; beaded rim. Reverse: Elagabalus wearing laurel wreath and long robe stands facing left, holding a patera above an altar in his right hand and a mace in his left; star in left field; SVMMVSSACERDOSAVG inscription; beaded rim. Date: c. 220–222 CE. Roman Empire. Coin: diameter 18.0–18.5 mm, weight 3.05 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A74_071

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31.6Mb (2.3Mb) / 11.1in x 11.1in / 3326 x 3326 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Elagabalus reigned 218–222 Obverse Bust laurel wreath paludamentum facing right IMPANTONINVS PIVSAVG inscription beaded rim Reverse Elagabalus wearing laurel wreath long robe stands left holding patera altar right hand mace star left field SVMMVSSACERDOSAVG inscription Date c 220–222 Ce Roman Empire Coin diameter 18.0–18.5 mm weight 3.05 g round metallic coin dark gray black surface showing raised profile man's head man short curly hair beard wreath- headband wears draped garment neck coin edge irregular slightly worn textured slightly lighter highlights raised areas.