Caption

Denarius of Caracalla (188–217; Roman emperor 198–217), (Caesar). Obverse: MAVRA NINVS CAES — Bust of young Caracalla in paludamentum facing right, pearl rim. Reverse: SECVRITAS PERPETVA — Minerva wearing a helmet and long robe, with an aegis on her breast, standing upright, head turned left, resting her right hand on an oval shield on the ground and holding a spear in her left, pearl rim. Date: 196–197. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.4–18.2 mm; weight 3.13 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_024

License type

Rights managed

Available size

31.6Mb (1.5Mb) / 11.1in x 11.1in / 3326 x 3326 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Caracalla 188–217 Roman emperor 198–217 Caesar Obverse Mavra Ninvs Caes Bust young Caracalla paludamentum facing right pearl rim Reverse Secvritas Perpetva Minerva wearing helmet long robe aegis breast standing upright head turned left resting right hand oval shield ground holding spear Date 196–197 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.4–18.2 mm weight 3.13 g circular metallic object worn uneven edge showing raised profile person's head surface textured irregular details areas shine patina visible colors silver gray dark gray hints brown background plain white.