Caption

Denarius of Caracalla (188–217 CE). Obverse: Head of Caracalla with laurel wreath facing right; inscription ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM; pearl border. Reverse: Naked Hercules standing left, holding a branch in his right hand and a club and lion skin in his left; inscription PM TR P XV COSI II IPP; pearl border; dated 213 CE. Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE). Coin: silver denarius; diameter 17.5–19.5 mm; weight 2.96 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A65_264

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Rights managed

Available size

31.6Mb (1.5Mb) / 11.1in x 11.1in / 3326 x 3326 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Caracalla 188–217 Ce Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM pearl border Reverse Naked Hercules standing left holding branch right hand club lion skin inscription PM TR P XV COSI II IPP dated 213 CE Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Coin silver denarius diameter 17.5–19.5 mm weight 2.96 g axis 180° circular metallic coin worn surface showing raised profile bearded man wearing laurel- headband surrounded raised rim detail ring decorative raised elements coin displays textures tarnish wear visible scratches small chips edge predominant colors silver-gray darker gray areas subtle brownish greenish discoloration places.