Caption

Denarius, Elagabalus (204–222; Roman emperor 218–222), Roman Empire. Obverse: Bust of Elagabalus with laurel wreath and paludamentum facing right, pearl border, inscribed 'IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG'. Reverse: Sol naked with a cloak on his shoulders striding left, right hand raised, holding a whip in his left hand, a star in the left field, pearl border, inscribed 'CONSERVATOR AVGG'. Date: 220–222. Coin. Diameter 18.0 mm, weight 3.18 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A74_079

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Keywords

Denarius Elagabalus 204–222 Roman emperor 218–222 Roman Empire Obverse Bust laurel wreath paludamentum facing right pearl border inscribed Imp Antoninvs Pivs Avg Reverse Sol naked cloak shoulders striding left right hand raised holding whip left hand star left field Conservator Avgg Date 220–222 Coin Diameter 18.0 mm weight 3.18 g round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised weathered relief standing human- figure holding object hand another object figure stylized visible limbs head short projections irregular slightly uneven edges small indentation side surface variations tone wear darker lighter areas metallic gray hints darker brownish-gray patina background plain white field.