Caption

Denarius, Caracalla (188–217; Roman emperor 198–217). Obverse: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG — Head of Caracalla with laurel wreath facing right, pearl border. Reverse: PONTIF TRP X ICO S III — Mars in military dress and helmet standing facing right, holding an oval shield in his left hand and a spear held diagonally in his right hand, pearl border. Date c. 208, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin: diameter 19.0–19.2 mm, weight 2.65 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_052

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Rights managed

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31.6Mb (2.5Mb) / 11.1in x 11.1in / 3326 x 3326 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Caracalla 188–217 Roman emperor 198–217 Obverse Antoninvs Pivs Avg Head laurel wreath facing right pearl border Reverse Pontif Trp X Ico S Iii Mars military dress helmet standing holding oval shield left hand spear held diagonally right hand Date c 208 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 19.0–19.2 mm weight 2.65 g circular worn metal object uneven rough surface showing mix brown dark gray black greenish lighter silvery tones edges irregular slightly raised central area textured patches shallow depressions suggesting corrosion wear.