Denarius, Caracalla (188–217; Roman emperor 198–217). Obverse: ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS — Head of a young Caracalla facing right wearing a laurel wreath, armor and paludamentum; pearl rim. Reverse: PONT TR P II — Securitas seated facing right, supporting her head with her right hand, holding a sceptre in her left; at her feet a burning altar decorated with a garland; pearl rim. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin. Diameter: 17.8–18.2 mm. Weight: 3.07 g.
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Denarius, Caracalla (188–217; Roman emperor 198–217). Obverse: ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS — Head of a young Caracalla facing right wearing a laurel wreath, armor and paludamentum; pearl rim. Reverse: PONT TR P II — Securitas seated facing right, supporting her head with her right hand, holding a sceptre in her left; at her feet a burning altar decorated with a garland; pearl rim. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin. Diameter: 17.8–18.2 mm. Weight: 3.07 g.

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Denarius Caracalla 188–217 Roman emperor 198–217 Obverse Antoninvs Avgvstvs Head young Caracalla facing right wearing laurel wreath armor paludamentum pearl rim Reverse Pont Tr P Ii Securitas seated facing right supporting head right hand holding sceptre left feet burning altar decorated garland Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin Diameter 17.8–18.2 mm Weight 3.07 g circular metallic coin worn silver-gray surface showing raised profile person right detailed curly hair draped clothing coin irregular edges areas darker tarnish lighter highlights small hole indentation near lower center portrait.

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