Caption

Sestertius of Elagabalus (reigned 218–222 CE), Roman Empire, dated 221. Obverse: Bust of Elagabalus in laurel wreath, armor and paludamentum to the right; legend IMPCAESMAVRANTONINVSPIVSAVG; pearl border. Reverse: Sol naked with a cloak on his shoulders, striding to the left, right hand raised, holding a whip in the left; star in the left field; letters SC on the sides; pearl border. Coin: Rome; diameter about 29.0–29.5 mm; weight 20.10 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A74_103

License type

Rights managed

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58.0Mb (4.7Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Elagabalus reigned 218–222 CE Roman Empire dated 221 Obverse Bust laurel wreath armor paludamentum right legend IMPCAESMAVRANTONINVSPIVSAVG pearl border Reverse Sol naked cloak shoulders striding left right hand raised holding whip star left field letters SC sides Coin Rome diameter 29.0–29.5 mm weight 20.10 g circular metal object uneven worn edges rough textured surface showing mix dark brown green black colors lighter grayish highlights raised areas object displays faint raised central figure shape surrounding elements appearing corroded irregular.