Caption

Denarius, Caracalla (reigned 198–217 CE). Obverse: ANTONINVSPIVSAVGGERM — radiate head of Caracalla with laurel wreath facing right, pearl rim. Reverse: PMTRPXVIII COSIIIIPP — naked Sol with a cloak on his left shoulder stands, head turned left, right hand raised, holding a globe in his left, pearl rim. Date: 215 CE. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–18.5 mm; weight 2.74 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A41_282

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Keywords

Denarius Caracalla reigned 198–217 CE Obverse Antoninvspivsavggerm radiate head laurel wreath facing right pearl rim Reverse Pmtrpxviii Cosiiiipp naked Sol cloak left shoulder stands head turned left right hand raised holding globe Date 215 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–18.5 mm weight 2.74 g circular metallic object worn uneven edge showing shades gray dark gray hints brown featuring raised central figure standing person elongated legs arm extended branch- shape surrounded ring raised decorative markings textured rim set plain white background.