Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Elagabalus

Art Institute of Chicago

Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Elagabalus

Roman

Date
218-222
Medium
Silver
Culture
Rome
Department
Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium
Institution
Art Institute of Chicago

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.

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Object type
AAT300037334

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