Caption

Antoninian, Caracalla (188–217; Roman emperor 198–217). Obverse: ANTONINVSPIVSAVGGERM — Bust of Caracalla in paludamentum and corona radiata facing right, pearl rim. Reverse: PMTRPXVIIICOSIIIIPP — Serapis in polos on head stands straight, head facing left, right hand raised, holding a long scepter in the left, pearl rim. Date: 216. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 21.8–23.0 mm; weight 3.96 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_084

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Rights managed

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31.6Mb (2.9Mb) / 11.1in x 11.1in / 3326 x 3326 (300dpi)

Keywords

Antoninian Caracalla 188–217 Roman emperor 198–217 Obverse Antoninvspivsavggerm Bust paludamentum corona radiata facing right pearl rim Reverse Pmtrpxviiicosiiiipp Serapis polos head stands straight left right hand raised holding long scepter Date 216 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 21.8–23.0 mm weight 3.96 g round worn coin uneven edge displaying textured weathered surface dark gray patches lighter gray subtle brownish tones faint raised silhouette standing figure visible near center indistinct contours shallow scratches scuffs across face background plain white.