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Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Caracalla by Ancient Roman — VisualArtsDB

Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Caracalla

Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Caracalla

201–206

Medium: Silver
Dimensions: Diam.: 1.9 cm (3/4 in.)
Genre: coin
Museum: Art Institute of Chicago

Styles

roman (ancient, style or period)

Tags

silverportraitcoininorganic materialmanancient artnonferrous metalstruckancientroman (ancient, style or period)metal

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The front of this coin portrays the emperor Caracalla, facing right. On the back, the personification of Italia is depicted seated on a globe.

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