Caption

Sestertius of Elagabalus (204–222; Roman emperor 218–222). Obverse: Bust of Elagabalus in laurel wreath, armor and paludamentum to the right; inscription IMPCAESMAVRANTONINVSPIVSAVG; pearl border. Reverse (221): Sol naked with a cloak on his shoulders, striding to the left, right hand raised, holding a whip in the left, star in left field; inscriptions PM, IIICOSIIIP and SC on the sides; pearl border. Coin, Roman Empire (27 BC–476); diameter ~29.0–29.5 mm, weight 20.10 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A74_102

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (4.9Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Elagabalus 204–222 Roman emperor 218–222 Obverse Bust laurel wreath armor paludamentum right inscription IMPCAESMAVRANTONINVSPIVSAVG pearl border Reverse 221 Sol naked cloak shoulders striding left right hand raised holding whip star left field inscriptions PM Iiicosiiip Sc sides Coin Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 diameter ~29.0–29.5 mm weight 20.10 g round worn metallic object raised profile person's head profile showing facial features short hair surrounded raised rim uneven surface surface patches green brown patina areas darker brown hints reddish tones shiny worn highlights raised areas.