Caption

Denarius of Elagabalus (reigned 218–222). Obverse: Bust of Elagabalus with laurel wreath and paludamentum facing right; legend IMPANTONINVSPIVSAVG; pearl rim. Reverse: Sol naked, cloak on his shoulders, running left, right hand raised, holding a whip in left; star in left field; legend PMTRP II IICO SIIIPP; pearl rim. Date: 221. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin diameter 19.0–19.5 mm; weight 3.02 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A74_097

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Keywords

Denarius Elagabalus reigned 218–222 Obverse Bust laurel wreath paludamentum facing right legend IMPANTONINVSPIVSAVG pearl rim Reverse Sol naked cloak shoulders running left right hand raised holding whip left star left field legend PMTRP II IICO SIIIPP Date 221 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 19.0–19.5 mm weight 3.02 g round metallic coin worn surface showing raised profile person wearing laurel leafy headpiece coin textured edges raised decorative elements central portrait visible colors silver-gray areas darker gray small patches brownish discoloration.