Ruler
Caracalla
Value
Denarius
Reverse Legend
Pendant / Spes
Grade
Good very fine (MBC+)
Mint
Laodicea ad Mare
Date
212 AD
Weigth and Diameter
7.25 g., 30 mm.
Metal
Silver
Lovely silver (.925) handmade pendant manufactured with the ancient jewellery technique known as filigrana (filigree).
This pendant shows inside an original Roman emperor Caracalla (198-217 AD) silver denarius minted in Laodicea ad Mare circa 199 A.D.
IMP CAE M AVR ANT AVG P TR P II Laureate and draped bust of Caracalla to right. Rev. SPES PVBLICA Spes advancing left, holding a flower and raising her skirt. Cohen 600. RIC 341.
Total silver jewel weight: 7.25 g., 30 mm.
2023-3741 (Colgante13)