Rome, Elagabalus, Silver Denarius 218-222AD gVF
Obverse:
The laureate, draped bust of Elagabalus faces right, with the inscription IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG. The portrait presents the young emperor in traditional Roman imperial style, despite the controversial and unconventional nature of his reign.
Reverse:
Libertas stands left, holding a pileus and sceptre, with a star in the field. The imagery represents freedom and the restoration of liberty, a standard imperial theme used to project legitimacy and goodwill towards the Roman state.
Details:
Struck in Rome between AD 218 and 222, this silver denarius measures 19mm and weighs 2.71 grams. Issued during the reign of Elagabalus, it reflects traditional Roman propaganda motifs used to reinforce authority and stability during a politically turbulent period.
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Rome, Elagabalus, Silver Denarius 218-222AD gVF
Obverse:
The laureate, draped bust of Elagabalus faces right, with the inscription IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG. The portrait presents the young emperor in traditional Roman imperial style, despite the controversial and unconventional nature of his reign.
Reverse:
Libertas stands left, holding a pileus and sceptre, with a star in the field. The imagery represents freedom and the restoration of liberty, a standard imperial theme used to project legitimacy and goodwill towards the Roman state.
Details:
Struck in Rome between AD 218 and 222, this silver denarius measures 19mm and weighs 2.71 grams. Issued during the reign of Elagabalus, it reflects traditional Roman propaganda motifs used to reinforce authority and stability during a politically turbulent period.
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Obverse:
The laureate, draped bust of Elagabalus faces right, with the inscription IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG. The portrait presents the young emperor in traditional Roman imperial style, despite the controversial and unconventional nature of his reign.
Reverse:
Libertas stands left, holding a pileus and sceptre, with a star in the field. The imagery represents freedom and the restoration of liberty, a standard imperial theme used to project legitimacy and goodwill towards the Roman state.
Details:
Struck in Rome between AD 218 and 222, this silver denarius measures 19mm and weighs 2.71 grams. Issued during the reign of Elagabalus, it reflects traditional Roman propaganda motifs used to reinforce authority and stability during a politically turbulent period.
