Coin: Denarius with Head of Caracalla (obv) and Liberalitas (rev)
| Culture | Roman |
|---|---|
| Issuing Authority | Roman Emperor Caracalla |
| Title | Coin: Denarius with Head of Caracalla (obv) and Liberalitas (rev) |
| Date | 210–213 |
| Medium | Silver |
| Dimensions | Overall: 3/4 in. (1.9 cm) Weight: 0.12 oz. (3.5 g) Axis: 6:00 |
| Credit Line | Transfer from the Classical Studies Department, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University |
| Accession Number | 2000.342.104 |
| This artwork is currently off display. You may be able to see this artwork by filling out an art viewing room request. | |
Description:
Obverse: Laureate head of Caracalla right. Inscription around.
Reverse: Liberalitas standing left, holding abacus and leaning on column. Inscription around.
Inscriptions:
Obverse: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT.
Reverse: LIBERALITAS AVG VIII.
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"Coin: Denarius with Head of Caracalla (obv) and Liberalitas (rev) | Collections Online." Collections Online. Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University, 2025. https://artmuseum.indiana.edu/collections-online/browse/object.php?number=2000.342.104