Caption

Denarius of Caracalla (188–217; Roman emperor 198–217). Obverse: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG — Bust of Caracalla facing right with a laurel wreath and paludamentum, pearl rim. Reverse: PONTIF TR P VII COS II — Mars wearing a helmet, military dress and a cloak on his shoulders stands upright, head turned left, resting his right hand on an oval shield standing on the ground, holding a spear in his left, pearl rim. Date: 205. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; bronze/metal. Diameter: 18.5–18.7 mm; weight: 1.88 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_047

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Rights managed

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31.6Mb (1.3Mb) / 11.1in x 11.1in / 3326 x 3326 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Caracalla 188–217 Roman emperor 198–217 Obverse Antoninvs Pivs Avg Bust facing right laurel wreath paludamentum pearl rim Reverse Pontif Tr P Vii Cos Ii Mars wearing helmet military dress cloak shoulders stands upright head turned left resting right hand oval shield standing ground holding spear Date 205 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin bronze metal Diameter 18.5–18.7 mm weight 1.88 g worn round metallic object irregular edges showing raised profile side view surface displays variations texture shallow relief details neckline areas smoother wear slight indentations colors visible shades dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas small greenish spots background object white.