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Coin: Denarius with Head of Caracalla (obv) and Ship (rev)

Culture Roman
Issuing Authority Roman Emperor Septimius Severus
Title Coin: Denarius with Head of Caracalla (obv) and Ship (rev)
Date Ca. 201-210 CE
Medium Silver
Dimensions Overall: 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
Weight: 0.12 oz. (3.45 g)
Axis: 12:00
Credit Line Gift of Herbert Muller, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University
Accession Number 66.42.44

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Description:
Obverse: Laureate, draped bust of Caracalla right; inscription around.
Reverse: Galley with passengers. Vexillum at prow, standards at stern. Inscription above.

Inscription:
Obverse: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG
Reverse: ADVENT AVGG


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