Caption

Denarius of Elagabalus (reigned 218–222). Obverse: IMPANTONINVS PIVSAVG — Bust of Elagabalus with laurel wreath and paludamentum facing right, pearl rim. Reverse: PMTRPIIIICOSIIIPP — Elagabalus with laurel wreath standing left, holding a patera above an altar in his right hand and a mace in his left; star in left field at top, pearl rim. Date: 221. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; diameter 18.5–19.5 mm; weight 3.45 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A74_085

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Rights managed

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31.9Mb (1.3Mb) / 11.1in x 11.1in / 3338 x 3338 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Elagabalus reigned 218–222 Obverse Impantoninvs Pivsavg Bust laurel wreath paludamentum facing right pearl rim Reverse Pmtrpiiiicosiiipp standing left holding patera altar right hand mace star left field top Date 221 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 18.5–19.5 mm weight 3.45 g round metallic coin worn uneven edge showing raised relief standing human figure center holding object hand longer object smaller figure shape near base beside feet coin surface textured signs wear patina shades dark gray silver lighter silver highlights raised areas slightly darker gray recessed areas.