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Palouche Pillar of the Community Spain 2752 Posts	Posted 02/08/2022 04:06 am Been looking for a youthful portrait of Caracalla for a while now....This coin popped up that really appealed to me with its Eastern style portrait and a very interesting reverse.. Caracalla. 198-217 AD. AR Denarius (2.82 gm, 19mm). Laodicea mint. Struck 200/1 AD. Obv.: ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev.: SAL GEN HVM, Salus standing left, holding serpent-entwined scepter, and raising kneeling figure personifying the human race. RIC 350; BMC 701; RSC 558a. gVF. The reverse legend SAL GEN HVM-Salus Generis Humani- Salvation of the human race. Again style difference of the Eastern mints.. Any Roman experts have thoughts on the reverse depiction and its message? Edited by Palouche 02/08/2022 5:36 pm Report this Post to the Staff

Novicius Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 1168 Posts	Posted 02/10/2022 9:07 pm Another nice pick-up, Paul, and the even toning is very attractive. In the side-by-side image of the portraits, it is interesting to see the different styles. I wonder which portrait represents the true likeness? Report this Post to the Staff
Palouche Pillar of the Community Spain 2752 Posts	Posted 02/12/2022 06:43 am Thanks Jim... I've become very interested in the Eastern mint styles. One of the major differences, although in general the whole profile of the face is slightly dissimilar in general to that of Rome, is the slightly enlarged eye....I think the Roman portrayal would be closer to reality purely on the strength of him being there and in full view... The bust is in the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg in Russia. Report this Post to the Staff
Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 02/12/2022 08:50 am Excellent pickup, Paul, although not exactly a robust, healthful looking rendition of young Caracalla. Of the six busts you contrast, I think this fellow is the one most likely to get sand kicked in his face by a bully at the beach. Report this Post to the Staff
circusmax120 Valued Member United States 319 Posts	Posted 02/12/2022 10:29 am Absolutely fascinating, Paul! While I favor the realism of Roman portraiture, your comparison of the Eastern style is wonderful. Report this Post to the Staff
Palouche Pillar of the Community Spain 2752 Posts	Posted 02/19/2022 2:29 pm Thanks Bob and Max.... Quote: I think this fellow is the one most likely to get sand kicked in his face by a bully at the beach. .. Very true Bob...These Eastern mint portrayals do often show the Emperor/ess looking malnurished with bulging eyes and thin elongated necks.. Report this Post to the Staff
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