Caption

Antoninian (subaerate), Caracalla (188–217; Roman emperor 198–217). Obverse: NVSPIVS, bust of Caracalla in corona radiata and paludamentum facing right, pearl border. Reverse: MARS, CTOR, Mars naked in cloak and helmet striding right, holding a spear in his right hand and a trophy in his left, pearl border. Date: 213–217. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 22.1 mm, weight 3.67 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_069

License type

Rights managed

Available size

31.9Mb (3.5Mb) / 11.1in x 11.1in / 3338 x 3338 (300dpi)

Keywords

Antoninian subaerate Caracalla 188–217 Roman emperor 198–217 Obverse Nvspivs bust corona radiata paludamentum facing right pearl border Reverse Mars Ctor Mars naked cloak helmet striding holding spear right hand trophy left Date 213–217 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 22.1 mm weight 3.67 g worn round metal object irregular edge showing mix gray brown reddish greenish tones surface areas rough texture smoother patches raised recessed shapes suggesting central standing figure surrounding outlines colors mottled dark gray dominating rusty red brown patches rim across face small hints green patina places.