Caption

Denarius, Caracalla (188–217 CE; Roman emperor 198–217). Obverse: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG — Bust of Caracalla right with laurel wreath and paludamentum; pearl rim. Reverse: PONTIF TRP VII COS II — Naked Mars standing left, right leg resting on helmet, holding a branch in right hand, left leg resting on spear; pearl rim. Date: 205 CE. Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin. Diameter: 17.6–19.0 mm. Weight: 2.29 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_046

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Rights managed

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31.8Mb (2.5Mb) / 11.1in x 11.1in / 3332 x 3332 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Caracalla 188–217 Ce Roman emperor 198–217 Obverse Antoninvs Pivs Avg Bust Caracalla right laurel wreath paludamentum pearl rim Reverse Pontif Trp Vii Cos Ii Naked Mars standing left right leg resting helmet holding branch right hand left leg resting spear Date 205 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin Diameter 17.6–19.0 mm Weight 2.29 g circular metallic object worn dark silver-gray surface showing raised depiction standing human figure holding long staff figure surrounding raised rim lighter tone wear areas darker patina small scratches object irregular edge uneven surface texture visible colors dark silver-gray lighter silver-gray small patches darker brownish-gray.