Caption

Denarius (anima), Caracalla (188–217; Roman emperor 198–217), issuer. Obv.: IMP ANTONA — Bust of young Caracalla with laurel wreath and paludamentum facing right. Rev.: EN TA IMPERII — Caracalla in military dress and cloak, standing upright, head turned left; in his right extended hand he holds Victoria, in his left a vertical spear; at his feet to left a prisoner facing left wearing a long robe and pointed cap. Pearl rim. Date: 198. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin. Diameter 16.4–17.7 mm; weight 2.33 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A60_037

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Keywords

Denarius anima Caracalla 188–217 Roman emperor 198–217 issuer Obv. Imp Antona Bust young Caracalla laurel wreath paludamentum facing right Rev. En Ta Imperii military dress cloak standing upright head turned left extended hand holds Victoria vertical spear feet prisoner left wearing long robe pointed cap Pearl rim Date 198 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin Diameter 16.4–17.7 mm weight 2.33 g round weathered coin rough patinated surface green dark green brown hints black showing faint raised outlines standing human figure smaller seated figure coin edge irregular worn appearance mottled areas darker lighter green-brown coloration.