Denarius - Caracalla (P M TR P XVII COS IIII P P; Hercules)
Obverse
Head of Caracalla, laureate, right.
Lettering: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM
Reverse
Hercules, naked except for lion-skin draped over left arm, standing left, holding branch in right hand and club in left hand.
Lettering: P M TR P XVII COS IIII P P
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
3.2 g
Size
19.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM
Reverse Lettering
P M TR P XVII COS IIII P P
Comments
Mass varies: 2.74–3.59 g;
Diameter varies: 18.5–20.4 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
