Caption

Denarius, Caracalla (188–217; Roman emperor 198–217). Obverse: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM — Head of Caracalla with laurel wreath facing right, pearl border. Reverse: PM TRP XV II COS IIII P P — Aesculapius, naked to the waist, stands straight, head left, holding a staff entwined with a snake in his right hand; a fold of his robe is 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.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_080

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Rights managed

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31.6Mb (2.3Mb) / 11.1in x 11.1in / 3326 x 3326 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Caracalla 188–217 Roman emperor 198–217 Obverse Antoninvs Pivs Avg Germ Head laurel wreath facing right pearl border Reverse Pm Trp Xv Ii Cos Iiii P P Aesculapius naked waist stands straight head left holding staff entwined snake right hand fold robe thrown left hand feet sphere 215 Ce Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 18.4 mm weight 2.99 g round metallic object worn uneven surface dark gray brown tones showing raised relief standing human figure draped cloak center figure positioned slightly raised base holds long thin object raised decorative border encircles edge ring markings central area metal areas patina subtle greenish reddish discoloration.