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Denarius, Elagabalus (reigned 218–222), Roman Empire, iconography: Providentia. Obverse: IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG — bust of Elagabalus with laurel wreath and paludamentum facing right, pearl border. Reverse: PM TR P IIII COS III PP — Providentia standing left; right hand holds a staff above a sphere at her feet, left hand holds a cornucopia, pearl border. Date: 221. Coin; diameter ~17–18 mm; weight 3.05 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A74_096

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Keywords

Denarius Elagabalus reigned 218–222 Roman Empire iconography Providentia Obverse Imp Antoninvs Pivs Avg bust laurel wreath paludamentum facing right pearl border Reverse Pm Tr P Iiii Cos Iii Pp standing left right hand holds staff sphere feet left hand holds cornucopia Date 221 Coin diameter ~17–18 mm weight 3.05 g circular worn coin textured uneven surface showing raised recessed areas primarily shades dark gray lighter gray highlights brownish-gray tones coin displays faint central figure flowing contours suggesting drapery upright posture surrounded rim irregular edges subtle variations shading set white background.