Caption

Denarius, Elagabalus (reigned 218–222 CE). Obverse: Bust of Elagabalus with laurel wreath and paludamentum facing right, pearl rim, inscription IMPANTONINVSPIVSAVG. Reverse: Victoria flying left holding a garland in both hands, one oval shield in each field, a star in the right field, pearl rim, inscription PMTRPIIIICOSIIIPP. Date: 221 CE. Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), minted in Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.90 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A74_101

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Keywords

Denarius Elagabalus reigned 218–222 CE Obverse Bust laurel wreath paludamentum facing right pearl rim inscription IMPANTONINVSPIVSAVG Reverse Victoria flying left holding garland hands oval shield field star right field inscription PMTRPIIIICOSIIIPP Date 221 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce minted Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.90 g round metallic coin raised profile person's head showing textured hair facial features surrounded raised decorative elements rim coin worn uneven edges surface texture visible colors dark gray lighter gray highlights small areas nearly black shadowing.