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A work made of silver.

Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Elagabalus

218-222

Roman, minted in Rome

Roman Empire

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.

Silver

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium