Caption

Denarius, Caracalla (188–217; Roman emperor 198–217). Obverse: ANTONINVSPIVSAVGGERM — Head of Caracalla in a laurel wreath facing right, pearl rim. Reverse: PMTRP VII COS III I P P — Half-naked Apollo in a laurel wreath sitting left, holding a branch in his right hand, the elbow of his right hand resting on a lyre standing on a tripod, pearl rim. 214 CE. Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE). Coin; diam. 17.4–19.2 mm; weight 2.52 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_075

License type

Rights managed

Available size

31.9Mb (2.5Mb) / 11.1in x 11.1in / 3341 x 3341 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Caracalla 188–217 Roman emperor 198–217 Obverse Antoninvspivsavggerm Head laurel wreath facing right pearl rim Reverse Pmtrp Vii Cos Iii I P P Half-naked Apollo sitting left holding branch right hand elbow right hand resting lyre standing tripod 214 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Coin diam 17.4–19.2 mm weight 2.52 g round worn coin rough textured surface showing dark gray lighter gray tones small patches greenish discoloration coin displays indistinct raised design across face raised rim areas smoother wear visible pitting.