Caption

Denarius of Caracalla (188–217; Roman emperor 198–217). Obverse: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM — Head of Caracalla with laurel wreath facing right; pearl border. Reverse: PM TR P X VII I COS IIII P P — Aesculapius, naked to the waist, stands upright, head to left; right hand holds a staff with a coiled snake, a fold of his robe thrown over his left hand; at his feet on the right a sphere; pearl border. 215 CE, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; diameter 18.4 mm, weight 2.99 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A60_079

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Keywords

Denarius Caracalla 188–217 Roman emperor 198–217 Obverse Antoninvs Pivs Avg Germ Head laurel wreath facing right pearl border Reverse Pm Tr P X Vii I Cos Iiii P P Aesculapius naked waist stands upright head left right hand holds staff coiled snake fold robe thrown left hand feet sphere 215 Ce Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 18.4 mm weight 2.99 g worn round metallic object dull gray dark silver surface showing uneven texture areas tarnish featuring raised profile bearded head visible hair facial contours surrounded rim faint raised markings set plain white background.