Caption

Denarius of Elagabalus (reigned 218–222). Obverse: ANTONINVS, bust of Elagabalus with laurel wreath and paludamentum facing right, pearl rim. Reverse: FE; in the field TEMP, ship with rowers and helmsman sailing left, stern decorated with an acrostolion and legionary sign, mast at the front, legionary sign in the centre, pearl rim. Date: 218–219. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Material: coin. Diameter: 17.0–18.0 mm. Weight: 2.78 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A74_115

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Keywords

Denarius Elagabalus reigned 218–222 Obverse Antoninvs bust laurel wreath paludamentum facing right pearl rim Reverse Fe field TEMP ship rowers helmsman sailing left stern decorated acrostolion legionary sign mast front centre Date 218–219 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Material coin Diameter 17.0–18.0 mm Weight 2.78 g round metal coin uneven edge showing worn surface texture raised engravings displaying central design includes stylized long narrow shape repeating vertical lines curved accents surrounded irregular contours shallow relief elements primarily dark gray lighter silvery highlights raised areas darker gray shadows recessed parts.