Caption

Denarius, Caracalla (188–217; Roman emperor 198–217). Obverse: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM — Head of Caracalla in a laurel wreath facing right, pearl rim. Reverse: PM TRP VII COS III IPP — Half-naked Apollo in a laurel wreath seated left, holding a branch in his right hand, his right elbow resting on a lyre standing on a tripod, pearl rim. 214 CE. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin. Diameter 17.4–19.2 mm; weight 2.52 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_074

License type

Rights managed

Available size

31.9Mb (2.2Mb) / 11.1in x 11.1in / 3338 x 3338 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Caracalla 188–217 Roman emperor 198–217 Obverse Antoninvs Pivs Avg Germ Head laurel wreath facing right pearl rim Reverse Pm Trp Vii Cos Iii Ipp Half-naked Apollo seated left holding branch right hand right elbow resting lyre standing tripod 214 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 17.4–19.2 mm weight 2.52 g worn round object uneven edge showing shallow raised profile head center textured surfaces areas smooth wear object predominantly dark gray color patches lighter gray hints greenish-gray sits white background.