Caption

Denarius, Elagabalus (reigned 218–222 CE). Obverse: IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG — Bust of Elagabalus with laurel wreath and paludamentum facing right; pearl rim. Reverse: PM TR P IIII COS II P P — Providentia stands, head turned left, holding a staff above a sphere at her feet in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left; pearl rim. Date: 221 CE. Roman Empire. Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5–20.0 mm; weight 2.41 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A74_091

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Keywords

Denarius Elagabalus reigned 218–222 CE Obverse Imp Antoninvs Pivs Avg Bust laurel wreath paludamentum facing right pearl rim Reverse Pm Tr P Iiii Cos Ii P P Providentia stands head turned left holding staff sphere feet right hand cornucopia Date 221 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.5–20.0 mm weight 2.41 g worn circular metallic object rough textured surface showing raised recessed areas featuring indistinct central figure low relief irregular rim visible colors include shades gray dark gray hints brownish tones.