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), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.7 mm and 15.2 mm, weight 2.63 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_033

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Rights managed

Available size

31.6Mb (2.0Mb) / 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 Rome Coin diameter 16.7 mm 15.2 mm weight 2.63 g round metallic object aged uneven surface showing worn raised figure center standing limbs extended metal areas dark gray silver patches reddish-brown irregular edges surface scratches pits.