Roman silver coin struck under Emperor Caracalla.
This denarius features the imperial portrait on the obverse and, on the reverse, Annona, the personification of Rome’s grain supply. The message of this coin is clear : the emperor ensures the provision of grain to the city.
Reference : RIC IV 195
Issuing authority : Caracalla
Type : Denarius
Date : 212 AD
Mint : Rome
Metal : Silver
Diameter : 18.2 mm
Weight : 2.79 g
Obverse legend : ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT
Obverse description : Laureate head to right.
Reverse legend : P M TR P XV COS III P P
Reverse description : Annona seated left, holding grain ears over modius with her right hand and cornucopiae in her left.
Condition : about Very Fine
Note : Minor scratches. Light patina.
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