Denarius - Caracalla (P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P; Asclepius)
Obverse
Head of Caracalla, laureate, right.
Lettering: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM
Reverse
Asclepius, nude to waist, standing left, holding serpent-wreathed wand; to right, on ground, globe.
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
3.2 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: 2.702–3.52 g;
Diameter varies: 18.5–20 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
