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A work made of silver.

Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Elagabalus

222

Roman, minted in Rome

Roman Empire

The front of this coin portrays the emperor Elagabalus, wearing a crown of laurels and facing right.

On the back, the personification of Abundance is depicted standing and facing left.

Silver

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium