Denarius - Caracalla MARTI VLTORI, Mars

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year196-198
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.9 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.1#11, OCRE#ric.4.crl.11
Obverse descriptionBust of Caracalla, bare-headed, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringM AVR ANTON CAES PONTIF
(Translation: Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caesar, Pontifex [Maximus]. Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, Caesar, [high] priest.)
Reverse descriptionMars, helmeted, naked except for cloak tied round waist, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMARTI VLTORI
(Translation: Marti Ultori. To Mars, the avenger.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (196-198)  - -
Catalog ID7304295270
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