Denarius - Caracalla (P M TR P XV COS III P P; Salus)
Obverse
Head of Caracalla, laureate, right.
Lettering: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT
Reverse
Salus, draped, seated left, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled round altar and holdind cornucopiae in left arm.
Lettering: P M TR P XV COS III 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
18.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT
Reverse Lettering
P M TR P XV COS III P P
Comments
Mass varies: 2.832–3.94 g;
Diameter varies: 17.5–19.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
