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coin; forgery(ancient)

Object Type: coin; forgery (ancient)
Museum number: 1945,0104.66
Denomination: radiate
Description: Silver coin; ancient forgery. (whole); Bust of Caracalla, radiate, draped and cuirassed, right, seen from back. (obverse); Sol standing facing, head left, right hand raised and holding globe in extended left hand. (reverse)
State
Authority
Cultures/periods
Production date: 215
Production place: Minted in: Rome (city)
Materials
Technique
Dimensions: Die-axis: 6 o'clock; Weight: 4.315 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references: RE5 / Coins of the Roman Empire in the British Museum, vol.V: Pertinax to Elagabalus (136, p.456) (type); RIC4 / The Roman imperial coinage, vol. 4: Pertinax - Uranius Antonius (264c, p.250) (type)
Location: Not on display
Subjects: emperor/empress; classical deity
Associated names: Named in inscription & portrayed: Caracalla; Representation of: Helios/Sol
Acquisition name
Acquisition date: 1945
Department: Coins and Medals
Registration number: 1945,0104.66