Caption

Denarius, Caracalla (188–217; Roman emperor 198–217), (Caesar). Obverse: MAVRA NINVSCAES — 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 straight, head turned left, resting her right hand on an oval shield on the ground, 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.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A60_025

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Keywords

Denarius Caracalla 188–217 Roman emperor 198–217 Caesar Obverse Mavra Ninvscaes Bust young Caracalla paludamentum facing right pearl rim Reverse Secvritas Perpetva Minerva wearing helmet long robe aegis breast standing straight 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 round worn coin dark metallic surface showing areas brownish-red discoloration coin raised weathered figure center upright posture draped garments surrounded slightly irregular rim patches lighter silvery highlights.