Roman silver fouree denarius coin of Elagabalus from 221 AD.
The original design was minted in silver, although this coin has been struck in base metal and coated in silver, in an unlawful effort to enter the currency stream unnoticed.
MINT: Rome
OBVERSE; IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG
- Laureate bust right, draped and cuirassed.
REVERSE; PM TR P IIII COS II PP
- Emperor standing left, sacrificing at altar, holding patera in right, club in left.
REFERENCE: RIC 177