Caption

Denarius, Caracalla (188–217), issuer: Caracalla (Roman emperor; 188–217). Obverse: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM — Head of Caracalla with laurel wreath facing right; pearl border. Reverse: PM TR P X V ICO S III IPP — Naked Hercules standing facing left with a branch in his right hand and a club and lion skin in his left; pearl border. Date: 213. Subject: Hercules (mythology), twigs, clubs. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameters 18.0 mm and 19.0 mm; weight 3.52 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A65_233

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Rights managed

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31.6Mb (1.4Mb) / 11.1in x 11.1in / 3326 x 3326 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Caracalla 188–217 issuer Roman emperor Obverse Antoninvs Pivs Avg Germ Head laurel wreath facing right pearl border Reverse Pm Tr P X V Ico S Iii Ipp Naked Hercules standing left branch right hand club lion skin Date 213 Subject Hercules mythology twigs clubs Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameters 18.0 mm 19.0 mm weight 3.52 g round metallic object worn uneven edge showing nicks cracks rendered shades gray silver center raised depiction standing human figure holding branch- object hand another elongated back figure surrounding rim details appearing lighter silver darker gray background subtle darker spots small areas slightly brownish discoloration visible surface.