Caption

Denarius, Caracalla (188–217; Roman emperor 198–217). Obverse: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG — head of Caracalla with laurel wreath facing right, pearl rim. Reverse: PONTIF TR P X COS 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 rim. Dated 208. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin: diameter 19.2–20.3 mm, weight 2.35 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_054

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Rights managed

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31.6Mb (3.5Mb) / 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 rim Reverse Pontif Tr P X Cos Iii Mars military dress helmet standing holding oval shield left hand spear diagonally right hand Dated 208 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 19.2–20.3 mm weight 2.35 g round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised profile person's head side view surrounded raised rim ring small raised dots metal mostly silver areas darker gray subtle patches brownish discoloration object irregular edges small chips.