Caption

Denarius, Caracalla (188–217; Roman emperor 198–217). Obverse: ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS? Head of Caracalla with laurel wreath facing right, pearl rim. Reverse: PM TR P XV COS III. Salus seated on a throne facing left, holding a patera feeding a snake coiled around an altar in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, pearl rim. Date: 212. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin. Diameter 19.1–19.3 mm. Weight 2.38 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_062

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Rights managed

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31.6Mb (2.8Mb) / 11.1in x 11.1in / 3326 x 3326 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Caracalla 188–217 Roman emperor 198–217 Obverse Antoninvs Avgvstvs Head laurel wreath facing right pearl rim Reverse Pm Tr P Xv Cos Iii Salus seated throne left holding patera feeding snake coiled altar right hand cornucopia Date 212 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin Diameter 19.1–19.3 mm Weight 2.38 g round metal object worn uneven surface showing raised profile head center surrounded faint raised marks decorative elements metal dark gray areas lighter gray wear reddish-brown spots edge irregular slightly raised background plain white.