Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Elagabalus

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Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Elagabalus

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Date
218-222
Medium
Silver
Culture
Rome
Department
Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium
Institution
Art Institute of Chicago
Object ID
5678

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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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Credit line
Gift of Martin A. Ryerson
Provenance
Martin A. Ryerson (1856-1932), Chicago; given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1922.

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AAT300037334

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