Légende

Sestertius of Caracalla (188–217; Roman emperor 198–217). Obverse: MAVRELANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM — Bust of Caracalla in laurel wreath, armour and paludamentum, facing right. Reverse: PM TR P XV — Mars in helmet and military dress stands straight, head turned left; in his right hand he holds Victoria, in his left hand, resting on a round shield, a spear; on the left a prisoner sits on the ground facing left; on the sides SC. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin: dia. 30.5 mm; diameter 31.3 mm; weight 20.95 g.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A60_077

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

58.0Mo (5.5Mo) / 38.1cm x 38.1cm / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Sestertius Caracalla 188–217 Roman emperor 198–217 Obverse Mavrelantoninvs Pivs Avg Germ Bust laurel wreath armour paludamentum facing right Reverse Pm Tr P Xv Mars helmet military dress stands straight head turned left right hand holds Victoria left hand resting round shield spear prisoner sits ground facing sides SC Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin dia 30.5 mm diameter 31.3 mm weight 20.95 g round worn metallic object uneven surface showing mix brown dark brown black green gray tones object slightly irregular edge areas pitting corrosion subtle raised recessed regions suggesting profile- shape center darker rim variations perimeter.