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 TR P X ICO S III — Mars in military dress and helmet standing facing right, holding an oval shield in his left hand and a spear diagonally in his right hand, pearl border. Date: 208 CE, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE). Coin: diameter 19.0–19.2 mm, weight 2.65 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A60_053

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Keywords

Denarius Caracalla 188–217 Roman emperor 198–217 Obverse Antoninvs Pivs Avg Head laurel wreath facing right pearl border Reverse Pontif Tr P X Ico S Iii Mars military dress helmet standing holding oval shield left hand spear diagonally right hand Date 208 Ce Rome Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Coin diameter 19.0–19.2 mm weight 2.65 g round worn coin uneven edge showing weathered surface shades brown dark gray greenish-gray black featuring raised central figure low relief dotted border rim areas lighter darker patina rough corroded spots.