Caption

Antoninian, Caracalla (188–217; Roman emperor 198–217), issuer. Obverse: Bust of Caracalla on the right in a radiant crown, armor and drapery; beaded border; inscription ANTONINVSPIVSAVGGERM. Reverse: Naked Sol standing straight with head turned left, right hand raised, holding a globe in the left; pearl border; inscription PMTRPXXCOSIIIIPP. Date: 216. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; diameter 23.9 mm; weight 3.70 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A41_285

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Antoninian Caracalla 188–217 Roman emperor 198–217 issuer Obverse Bust right radiant crown armor drapery beaded border inscription ANTONINVSPIVSAVGGERM Reverse Naked Sol standing straight head turned left right hand raised holding globe pearl border inscription PMTRPXXCOSIIIIPP Date 216 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 23.9 mm weight 3.70 g round metallic object worn dark gray surface lighter silver edges showing raised depiction standing human figure spiked headdress outstretched arm staff spear object textured rim irregularities edge visible lighter highlights raised details darker recessed areas.