Caption

Denarius (subaerate), Caracalla (188–217; Roman emperor 198–217). Obverse: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM — Head of Caracalla with laurel wreath facing right, pearl border. Reverse: M. TA AVG — Coin standing straight, head turned left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopia in left, pearl border. Date: 213–217. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin dimensions: diameter 18.0–18.6 mm, weight 2.18 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A60_071

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Keywords

Denarius subaerate Caracalla 188–217 Roman emperor 198–217 Obverse Antoninvs Pivs Avg Germ Head laurel wreath facing right pearl border Reverse M Ta Avg Coin standing straight head turned left holding scales right hand cornucopia Date 213–217 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin dimensions diameter 18.0–18.6 mm weight 2.18 g round worn metal disc rough irregular edge showing mix dark brown rusty red black gray hints green patina surface raised weathered relief lines shapes suggesting figures abstract forms lighter gray highlights raised edges textured pitted background.