Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Elagabalus
Ancient Roman
218–222
- Medium
- Silver
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 2 cm (13/16 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Styles
Tags
silverportraitcoinimperial (roman)inorganic materialmanancient artnonferrous metalstriking (metalworking)roman (ancient, style or period)metal
About
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Emperor Elagabalus, laureate, and facing to the right. The back (reverse), depicts the goddess Roma seated left holding Victory and a sceptre, with a shield behind.
