Coin of Caracalla, Roman Emperor from Philippopolis, Thrace

198–217

Medium: Copper
Dimensions: 4.20 g, 6:00, 20.5 mm
Credit Line: Gift of James H. Schwartz
Accession Number: 2005.6.164
Geography: Made in Philippoplis, Thrace
Culture: Roman
Period: 2nd–3rd century
Classification: Numismatics
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Numismatics

Obverse Description

Obverse Description: Draped bust of Caracalla, laureate, facing r.

Reverse Description: Winged Eros riding lion to r.

Provenance

James H. Schwartz, New York, to 2005; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Conn.

Object copyright

Additional information

coins, money

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