Caption

Denarius of Elagabalus (reigned 218–222). Obverse: IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG — Bust of Elagabalus with laurel wreath and paludamentum facing right, pearl rim. Reverse: SVMMVSSA CERDOS AVG — 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 hand; star in left field, pearl rim. Circa 220–222 CE. Roman Empire. Coin diameter 17.0–19.0 mm; weight 2.59 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A74_072

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Rights managed

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31.9Mb (2.4Mb) / 11.1in x 11.1in / 3338 x 3338 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Elagabalus reigned 218–222 Obverse Imp Antoninvs Pivs Avg Bust laurel wreath paludamentum facing right pearl rim Reverse Svmmvssa Cerdos Avg Elagabalus wearing laurel wreath long robe stands left holding patera altar right hand mace left hand star left field Circa 220–222 CE Roman Empire Coin diameter 17.0–19.0 mm weight 2.59 g circular metallic object worn relief human profile showing detailed hair facial features surface textured aged irregular edges raised rim object displays shades dark gray silver lighter highlights raised areas darker shadows recessed parts background plain white.