Then, when it suddenly collapsed there emerged from it bears, lionesses, panthers, lions, ostriches, wild asses and bison, so that seven hundred beasts, both wild and domesticated, were seen running about at the same time and were slaughtered. 155-235): "The whole construction in the amphitheatre was made in the form of a ship, and was so conceived that four hundred beasts might be received into it, and at the same time be sent forth from it. Providing further energy to the scene are four racing quadrigae, bringing to life the description of such an event by the historian Cassius Dio (A.D. This detailed composition includes the spina of the Circus, decorated as ship with a number of details visible, including a large central sail around it is a multitude of wild beasts: an ostrich, a bear, a lion, a lioness, an ass, a panther and a bison. a sort of double denarius and for the massacres he ordered. Wonderful detailed Porträt of Caracalla, fantastic reverse with so many details. Marcus Aurelius Antoninus better known by his nickname Caracalla was Roman emperor from 198.
Denarius of the Roman Imperial Period 215 AD. The reverse of this fascinating and historically important coin provides us with our most immediate surviving visual experience of the spectacle of races and games in the Circus Maximus. Marcus Aurelius Severus Antoninus Caracalla. Well centered on a broad flan, lightly toned, about extremely fine and rare. Detailed information about the coin Denarius, Caracalla (CONSECRATIO), Roman Empire, with pictures and collection and swap management: mintage, descriptions.
LAETITIA / TEMPORVM, ship in Circus, between four quadrigae, a menagerie of animals below, 3.91g., 12h (C. Caracalla Denarius Etsy Check out our caracalla denarius selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. ANTONINVS - PIVS AVG, laureate head facing right, rev.
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