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. Date: 208. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin. Diameter: 19.2–20.3 mm. Weight: 2.35 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_055

License type

Rights managed

Available size

31.6Mb (3.6Mb) / 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 Date 208 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin Diameter 19.2–20.3 mm Weight 2.35 g circular metallic object weathered uneven edge textured surface showing embossed figure standing raised base figure rounded shield hand long object contours suggesting limbs decorative beaded border runs near rim worn raised shapes interior edge Visible colors include shades silver gray darker gray areas shadowed worn.