Coin Portraying Emperor Elagabalus

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Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium

218-222, issued by Emperor Elagabalus

Roman, minted in Alexandria, Egypt

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

On the back (reverse), the god Zeus Ammon is depicted.

Status: Currently Off View
Department: Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium

Artist: Ancient Roman
Title: Coin Portraying Emperor Elagabalus
Origin: Roman Empire
Date: 218 CE–222 CE
Medium: Billon
Dimensions: Diam. 2.4 cm; 11.73 g
Credit Line: Gift of Robert L. Grover
Reference Number: 1982.1914
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