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Marcus Aurelius Antoninus
"Vallum Hadriani – Hadrian’s Wall" This was a Roman defensive wall in northern Britain, built between 121 and 129 CE by Emperor Hadrian along the course of the Eden and Tyne rivers. It was designed as a barrier against the warlike Pictish tribes from Caledonia. The wall was 117 km (73 miles) long, 3 meters (10 feet) wide, and between 5 to 6 meters (16 to 20 feet) high. Its eastern section was constructed of stone, while the western part was built from turf. It was erected by Roman legionary soldiers stationed in Britain. Watchtowers were placed every 500 meters, with small forts located every 1.5 kilometers. In 206–207 CE.
Caracalla stayed in Britain to oversee campaigns against the northern tribes and to restore the deteriorating fortifications of Hadrian’s Wall.
Denomination: Denarius, Ag
Obverse: Laureate head of Caracalla to right, ANTONINVS PIVS AVG
Reverse: Emperor with a spear and parazonium, flanked by the river gods Eden and Tyne holding reeds, with captive Britannia at his feet, PONTIF TR P X COS II
Mint: Rome, 207 A.D.
Weight: 2,93 g
Diameter: 19mm
Provenance: Kölner Münzkabinett, ex Dr. Victor Wishnevsky Collection, ex WAG, Auktion 42, 2007
Reference : 25.2 RIC IV 96, RSC 441
Collection : IMPERIUM ROMANUM 04 - Severus