Caption

Caracalla (188–217; Roman emperor 198–217). Mars standing with a branch and a spear. Obverse: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM — Head of Caracalla with a laurel wreath right, pearl rim. Reverse: PMTR P XVII SIIIPP — Mars, wearing a helmet and military dress, stands turned left, his right leg supported by a helmet, holding a branch in his right hand and a spear in his left; SC on both sides, pearl rim. Dated 214. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; diameter 23.8–24.3 mm, weight 8.54 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_073

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (3.8Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Caracalla 188–217 Roman emperor 198–217 Mars standing branch spear Obverse Antoninvs Pivs Avg Germ Head laurel wreath right pearl rim Reverse Pmtr P Xvii Siiipp Mars wearing helmet military dress stands turned left right leg supported holding right hand Sc sides Dated 214 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 23.8–24.3 mm weight 8.54 g circular worn coin uneven rim showing textured surface dark green brown tones raised central figure person standing leg bent arm extended visible lighter brown darker background traces raised decorative patterned edges perimeter areas darker patina lighter exposed metal subtle hints reddish-brown black spots.