Caption

Denarius (subaerate), Elagabalus (204–222; Roman emperor 218–222). Obverse: IVLIAMAESAAVG — draped bust of Julia Maesa facing right, pearl border. Reverse: CERERI — Ceres seated on a chair facing left, holding a garland in her right hand and a staff in her left, pearl border. Date: 218–223. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin: diameter 17.0–18.0 mm; weight 2.55 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A74_122

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Keywords

Denarius subaerate Elagabalus 204–222 Roman emperor 218–222 Obverse Ivliamaesaavg draped bust Julia Maesa facing right pearl border Reverse Cereri Ceres seated chair left holding garland right hand staff Date 218–223 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.55 g worn round metal coin raised profile person relief coin textured pitted surfaces irregular edges visible highlights darker recessed areas creating contrast visible colors silver dark gray black lighter metallic sheen raised portions darker tones crevices profile faces discernible hair facial contours surrounded uneven decorative border surface corrosion.