Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Caracalla
Ancient Roman
213–217
- Medium
- Silver
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 2 cm (13/16 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Tags
silverportraitcoininorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalroman (ancient, style or period)metal
About
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays Emperor Antoninus Pius, laureate and facing to the right. The back (reverse) depicts the goddess Venus standing to the left, holding victory and spear.
