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Coin Portraying Emperor Elagabalus

218-222
Bronze

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Elagabalus. The back (reverse) shows two palms in a prize urn.

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