Bronze sestertius of Elagabalus, Rome, AD 218 - AD 222. 2018.24.57

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/2018.24.57

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Obverse: IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS PIVS AVG - Bust of Elagabalus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right
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Reverse: MARS VICTOR S C - Mars, helmeted, naked except for flowing cloak, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left hand

Physical Description

  • Axis: 7

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 24.83
    • Diameter (in mm): 32.5

Typological Description

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 2018.24.57
  • Department: Roman
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • ex Robert W. Bartlett collection

Subjects

  • Series: Roman Imperial

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States

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