Caption

Denarius of Elagabalus (reigned 218–222 CE). Obverse: bust of Elagabalus with laurel wreath and paludamentum facing right, pearl border; inscription 'IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG'. Reverse: Elagabalus wearing a laurel wreath and long robe, standing left, holding a patera above an altar in his right hand and a club in his left; star in left field, pearl border; inscription 'PM TR P IIII COS III PP'. Roman Empire, 221 CE. Coin (Rome), diameter ca. 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 2.77 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A74_086

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Keywords

Denarius Elagabalus reigned 218–222 CE Obverse bust laurel wreath paludamentum facing right pearl border inscription Imp Antoninvs Pivs Avg Reverse Elagabalus wearing long robe standing left holding patera altar right hand club left star left field Pm Tr P Iiii Cos Iii Pp Roman Empire 221 Ce Coin Rome diameter ca 17.5–18.5 mm weight 2.77 g round metallic object worn uneven rim featuring raised profile head showing detailed hair styled tied ribbon back facial features low relief surface areas darker lighter gray patina small patches shine wear surrounded slightly raised border set plain white background.