Caption

Sestertius of Caracalla (188–217; Roman emperor 198–217). Obverse: M. ANTONINVS A. BRIT — head of Caracalla with laurel wreath facing right; pearl border. Reverse: DEO — Providentia stands upright, head turned left, holding a wand in her right hand and a long sceptre in her left; an orb at her feet at left; pearl border on the sides. SC. Dated 210–213. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 30.0 mm; weight 22.69 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_061

License type

Rights managed

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58.0Mb (5.1Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius Caracalla 188–217 Roman emperor 198–217 Obverse M Antoninvs A Brit head laurel wreath facing right pearl border Reverse Deo Providentia stands upright turned left holding wand right hand long sceptre orb feet sides Sc Dated 210–213 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 30.0 mm weight 22.69 g round worn coin irregular edge shown white background surface primarily brown areas darker brown patches green bluish-green patina slightly raised elongated vertical shape visible near center faint surrounding worn textures small mottled spots blue scattered across face.