Caption

Denarius of Caracalla (188–217; Roman emperor 198–217), as Caesar. Obverse: bust of young Caracalla in paludamentum facing right with inscription AVRANTON CAESPONTIF. Reverse: Felicitas standing facing left, holding a caduceus in her outstretched right hand and a child in her left, inscription IMP ERII FELICITAS. Pearl rim. Dated 196–198. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin diameter 16.2–17.7 mm; weight 2.72 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_030

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Keywords

Denarius Caracalla 188–217 Roman emperor 198–217 Caesar Obverse bust young Caracalla paludamentum facing right inscription AVRANTON CAESPONTIF Reverse Felicitas standing left holding caduceus outstretched right hand child inscription IMP ERII FELICITAS Pearl rim Dated 196–198 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.2–17.7 mm weight 2.72 g circular metallic object irregular edge showing wear rendered shades gray silver features raised profile person textured curly hair visible facial contours surface areas darker gray patina lighter silver highlights subtle scratches small indentations shadowed recesses accentuating relief plain white background.