Denarius - Caracalla (P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P; Apollo)
Obverse
Head of Caracalla, laureate, right.
Lettering: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM
Reverse
Apollo, naked except for cloak flying behind, standing left, holding branch in extended right hand and with left hand lyre set on altar.
Lettering: P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Caracalla (Wikidata) (Nomisma)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
variable
Demonetization
Yes
Face Value
Denarius (Numeric: 0.5) (Fraction: 1/2)
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.1 g
Size
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM
Reverse Lettering
P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P
Comments
Mass varies: 2.63–3.59 g;
Diameter varies: 18–20.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
