Caption

denarius, Caracalla (188–217; Roman emperor 198–217). Obverse: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM — Head of Caracalla with laurel wreath facing right, pearl rim. Reverse: PM TR P XVII ICO S C III IPP — Fides in long robe standing, head facing left, holding a legionary badge in each hand, pearl rim. 215 CE. Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE). Coin: diameter ~18.6–19.3 mm; weight 2.25 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_082

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Rights managed

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Keywords

denarius Caracalla 188–217 Roman emperor 198–217 Obverse Antoninvs Pivs Avg Germ Head laurel wreath facing right pearl rim Reverse Pm Tr P Xvii Ico S C Iii Ipp Fides long robe standing head left holding legionary badge hand 215 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Coin diameter ~18.6–19.3 mm weight 2.25 g roughly circular dark gray coin uneven worn edges textured pitted surface faint raised shapes face suggest central vertical figure surrounding embossed areas coin variations gray black lighter gray highlights raised portions subtle darker shadows recessed areas background plain white.