Sestertius of Caracalla (188–217; Roman emperor 198–217). Obverse: Inscription MAVRELANTONINVS PIVSAVGGERM. Bust of Caracalla in laurel wreath, armour and paludamentum facing right. Reverse: Inscription PMTRPXV. Mars in helmet and military dress stands upright, head turned left; in his right hand he holds Victoria, in his left hand, resting on a round shield, a spear; to the left a prisoner sits on the ground facing left; on the sides SC. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter ~30.5–31.3 mm, weight 20.95 g.
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Sestertius of Caracalla (188–217; Roman emperor 198–217). Obverse: Inscription MAVRELANTONINVS PIVSAVGGERM. Bust of Caracalla in laurel wreath, armour and paludamentum facing right. Reverse: Inscription PMTRPXV. Mars in helmet and military dress stands upright, head turned left; in his right hand he holds Victoria, in his left hand, resting on a round shield, a spear; to the left a prisoner sits on the ground facing left; on the sides SC. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter ~30.5–31.3 mm, weight 20.95 g.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A60_078

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

58.0Mo (5.4Mo) / 38.1cm x 38.1cm / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Sestertius Caracalla 188–217 Roman emperor 198–217 Obverse Inscription MAVRELANTONINVS PIVSAVGGERM Bust laurel wreath armour paludamentum facing right Reverse Inscription PMTRPXV Mars helmet military dress stands upright head turned left right hand holds Victoria left hand resting round shield spear prisoner sits ground sides SC Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter ~30.5–31.3 mm weight 20.95 g round worn object uneven edge showing mottled surface shades brown dark brown hints black green surface textured pitted areas smoother slightly shinier patches faint indistinct raised form center darker speckling scattered across face.

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