Elagabalus, Rome, AR denarius

IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, Laureate, draped, horned bust right.
SVMMVS SACERDOS AVG, Elagabalus standing right in Syrian 
priestly robes, sacrificing from patera over flaming tripod
 altar. Laurel branch in left hand, held downwards, Star 
in left field.

Ref: RIC 147

Contributed by Bill Welch, July 2009

RIC_0147