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Antoninianus with bust of Caracalla
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 215
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 23.5 mm. Weight: 5.21 gm. Die Axis: 7
Credit Line
Augustine Shurtleff Collection of Coins
Accession Number01.4992
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Caracalla, draped, radiate, cuirassed, right. ANTONINVSPIVSAVGGERM
Reverse: Jupiter seated left, holding Victory, right, on extended right hand and vertical scepter in left; at his feet, eagle left, with head turned back right.
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Reverse: Jupiter seated left, holding Victory, right, on extended right hand and vertical scepter in left; at his feet, eagle left, with head turned back right.
PMTRPXVIIICOSIIIIPP
ProvenanceBy date unknown: The Augustine Shurtleff Collection of Coins; bequest of Augustine Shurtleff to MFA; accessioned February 5, 1901