Indiana University Indiana University IU

Browse the collection

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

Culture Roman
Issuing Authority Roman Emperor Caracalla
Title Coin: Denarius with Head of Caracalla (obv) and Caracalla with Standard Bearer (rev)
Date Ca. 211-213 CE
Medium Silver
Dimensions Overall: 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
Weight: 0.12 oz. (3.4 g)
Axis: 6:00
Credit Line Gift of Herbert Muller, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University
Accession Number 66.42.65

Share this artwork!

About this Work

Description:
Obverse: Laureate head of Caracalla right. Inscription around.
Reverse: Caracalla standing right in military dress, holding spear in both hands. Behind him stands a standard bearer.

Inscription:
Obverse: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT
Reverse: PROFECTIO AVG


Provenance research is ongoing for this and many other items in the Eskenazi Museum of Art permanent collection. For more information about the provenance of this artwork, please contact the department curator with specific questions.

Viewing Information
This artwork is currently off display. You may be able to see this artwork by filling out an art viewing room request.

 

Request this Image
The Eskenazi Museum of Art provides images of its collection, free of charge, upon request. This artwork is under copyright protection. You can request the image and it will be emailed to you when the request is complete.

Cite this Page
"Coin: Denarius with Head of Caracalla (obv) and Caracalla with Standard Bearer (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=66.42.65