Denarius of Caracalla, Roman Emperor from Unknown Artist: Unknown
Mint: Unknown
Ruler: Caracalla, Roman Emperor, A.D. 188–217, ruled A.D. 198–217

200?

Numismatics

By appointment, Pratt Study Room
Medium

silver

Dimensions

2.81 g, 6:00, 18.2 mm

Credit Line

Promised gift of Ben Lee Damsky

Loan number

ILE2013.17.310

Geography

Made in Roman Empire

Culture

Roman

Period

3rd century

Classification

Numismatics

Disclaimer

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Numismatics

Obverse Description

Obverse Description: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right from rear ANTONIVS AVGVSTVS (sic)

Reverse Description

Reverse Description: Sol standing facing, head left, holding globe in outstretched right hand and resting left hand on tall, upright scepter PONTIR TRP III (sic)
Object copyright
No Copyright - United States
Additional information

Object/Work type

coins, denarii, money

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