Emission from the period just after Geta's murder on February 26, 212 AD. The figure of Hercules with the skin of a slain Nemean lion alludes to the murder of his brother by Caracalla.
Roman Imperial
Caracalla (188-217), Denarius 212, Rome mint
Obverse: laureate head right
ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT
Reverse: Hercules standing left holding branch and club, lionskin hanging from left arm
P M TR P XV COS III P P
Weight 2,72 g.
