Caption

Denarius; Caracalla (188–217; Roman emperor 198–217), issuer. Obverse: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM — Head of Caracalla with laurel wreath facing right, pearl rim. Reverse: PM TRP XVIII COS IIII P P — Naked Sol with a cloak on his left shoulder stands facing slightly right, head turned left, right hand raised, holding a globe in his left, pearl rim. Date: 215. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin: dia. 17.0–18.5 mm; weight 2.74 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A41_281

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Keywords

Denarius Caracalla 188–217 Roman emperor 198–217 issuer Obverse Antoninvs Pivs Avg Germ Head laurel wreath facing right pearl rim Reverse Pm Trp Xviii Cos Iiii P P Naked Sol cloak left shoulder stands slightly right head turned left right hand raised holding globe Date 215 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin dia 17.0–18.5 mm weight 2.74 g worn round metal coin raised profile bearded man coin textured details hair facial features uneven slightly irregular edge small chips indentations surface primarily silvery gray darker gray tarnish patina small brownish spots scattered across face background plain white.