Coin Item Number: 2189/519 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Obverse: draped bust of Caracalla, right facing, wearing a crown. Reverse: Venus standing facing left, holding a spear, a shield, and a patera with two prisoners at her feet.
History Of Use
Coin in use during Roman Empire; Antoninianus (denomination); Emperor Caracalla. Note on coin mount said: "Antoninus Pius posthumous issue by Trajan Decius?"
Item History
- Made in Rome, Italy between 213 and 217
- Owned by Sid Leary before 1950
- Owned by Florence Leary between 1950 and June 1957
- Received from Florence Leary (Donor) during June 1957
What
- Name
- Coin
- Identification Number
- 2189/519
- Type of Item
- coin
- Material
- silver metal
- Overall
- height 0.254 cm, diameter 2.229 cm
Who
- Culture
- Roman
- Previous Owner
- Sid Leary and Florence Leary
- Received from
- Florence Leary (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Rome, Italy
When
- Creation Date
- between 213 and 217
- Ownership Date
- before 1950 and between 1950 and June 1957
- Acquisition Date
- during June 1957
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2189/0519