Denarius of Caracalla, 211-17 AD
Cast of a denarius of Caracalla, 211-17 AD. On the obverse, Caracalla's bust as a boy, lauriate. Inscription: 'ANTONINVS PIVS AVG'. On the reverse, is a galley under oars, with acrostolium and standards. In the stern are seated the emperors Severus, Caracalla and Geta. Inscription: 'ADVENT AVG'. The casts are mounted on an emulsioned plywood backboard with a label.
Object Details
ID: | SEC0317 |
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Type: | Coin cast |
Display location: | Not on display |
Date made: | 211-17 AD |
People: | Fitzwilliam Museum; Caracalla, Emperor of Severus, Lucius Septimus Geta, Publius Septimius |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 4 mm x 18 mm |