Denarius - Caracalla (LIBERALITAS AVG VI; Liberalitas)
Obverse
Head of Caracalla, laureate, right.
Lettering: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVG VI
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Caracalla (Wikidata) (Nomisma)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
variable
Demonetization
Yes
Face Value
1 Denarius (Numeric: 1)
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.5 g
Size
18.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
ANTONINVS PIVS AVG
Reverse Lettering
LIBERALITAS AVG VI
Comments
Mass varies: 3.194–4.224 g;
Diameter varies: 18.4–19 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
