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, right. Beaded border. Rev.: PM TRP XX COS IIII P P — Serapis in polos, stands straight 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: dia. 21.2 mm; weight 6.30 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A54_428

License type

Rights managed

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31.6Mb (3.6Mb) / 11.1in x 11.1in / 3326 x 3326 (300dpi)

Keywords

aureus hole Caracalla 188–217 Roman emperor 198–217 issuer Obv. Antonin Pivs Avg Germ Bust laurel wreath armor right Beaded border Rev. Pm Trp Xx Cos Iiii P P Serapis polos stands straight head turned left holding wreath right hand scepter vertically 217 Ad Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin dia 21.2 mm weight 6.30 g circular gold object raised rim textured surface showing standing human figure relief holding long staff small object worn detailing small irregular hole near bottom visible colors darker brownish shadows slight greenish tarnish tiny areas set white background.