Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Elagabalus
Ancient Roman
218–222
- Medium
- Silver
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 1.9 cm (3/4 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Tags
silverportraitcoininorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalroman (ancient, style or period)metal
About
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the bust of Emperor Antoninus Pius, laurate and facing right. The back (reverse) depicts Victory striding to the right with a wreath and palm.
