Caption

Aureus (with hole), Caracalla (188–217; Roman emperor 198–217), issuer. Obv.: ANTONIN PIVS AVG GERM — Bust of Caracalla with a laurel wreath and armor, facing right. Beaded border. Rev.: PM TRP XX COS III P P — Serapis, wearing a polos, standing with head turned left, holding a wreath in his right hand and a scepter vertically in his left. Beaded border. 217 AD. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin: diameter 21.2 mm, weight 6.30 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A54_427

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Keywords

Aureus hole Caracalla 188–217 Roman emperor 198–217 issuer Obv. Antonin Pivs Avg Germ Bust laurel wreath armor facing right Beaded border Rev. Pm Trp Xx Cos Iii P P Serapis wearing polos standing head turned left holding wreath right hand scepter vertically 217 Ad Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 21.2 mm weight 6.30 g round metallic object shiny golden surface featuring raised profile person facing right center decorative beaded border rim small irregular hole near top edge visible surface wear small scratches colors visible include gold subtle greenish discoloration spots.