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

215

Numismatics

By appointment, Pratt Study Room
Medium

orichalcum

Dimensions

25.26 g, 12:00, 32.3 mm

Credit Line

Promised gift of Ben Lee Damsky

Loan number

ILE2013.17.316

Geography

Made in Rome

Culture

Roman

Period

3rd century

Classification

Numismatics

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Numismatics

Obverse Description

Obverse Description: Laureate, draped and armored bust right from rear M AVREL ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM

Reverse Description

Reverse Description: . Biga pulled by galloping bulls to the left driven by Diana who wears a crescent crown and extends her right arm with the reigns. Drapery billows in a circle over her head. PM TR P XVIII IMP III COS IIII PP; S C in exergue
Object copyright
No Copyright - United States
Additional information

Object/Work type

coins, sestertii

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