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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1993,0401.213
Denomination
as
Description
Copper alloy coin.
(whole)
Head of Caracalla, laureate, right.
(obverse)
Luna in biga of bulls, galloping left, holding reins in right hand.
(reverse)
State
Associated with:
Roman Empire
Ancient Greece and Rome: Roman Empire
Authority
Ruler:
Caracalla
Cultures/periods
Roman Imperial
Production date
216
Production place
Minted in:
Rome (city)
Materials
copper alloy
Dimensions
Die-axis:
6 o'clock
Weight:
10.06 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
RIC4 / The Roman imperial coinage, vol. 4: Pertinax - Uranius Antonius
(558a, p.305)
(type)
RE5 / Coins of the Roman Empire in the British Museum, vol.V: Pertinax to Elagabalus
(301, p.491)
(type)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
emperor/empress
classical deity
charioteer/chariot
mammal
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Caracalla
Representation of:
Selene/Luna
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
C L Clay
Acquisition date
1993
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
1993,0401.213