Caption

Denarius, Caracalla (188–217; Roman emperor 198–217), (Caesar). Obverse: NTON CAESP PONTIF — Bust of young Caracalla in paludamentum facing right, pearl rim. Reverse: MARTI VLTORI — Mars naked except for a girdle, striding right, holding a spear diagonally in his right hand, in his left a trophy resting on his shoulder. Date: 196–198. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin. Diameter: 16.7 mm; 15.2 mm. Weight: 2.63 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_032

License type

Rights managed

Available size

31.6Mb (2.3Mb) / 11.1in x 11.1in / 3326 x 3326 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Caracalla 188–217 Roman emperor 198–217 Caesar Obverse Nton Caesp Pontif Bust young Caracalla paludamentum facing right pearl rim Reverse Marti Vltori Mars naked except girdle striding right holding spear diagonally right hand left trophy resting shoulder Date 196–198 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin Diameter 16.7 mm 15.2 mm Weight 2.63 g round metallic object worn raised profile person side view showing textured hair facial features low relief surface aged uneven shading darker patches object silver-gray areas darker gray slight brownish discoloration background plain white.