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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Æ15 - Caracalla NIKAIEΩN; Bithynia
| Bronze | 2 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Nicaea (Bithynia and Pontus) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 198-217 |
| Value | Hemissarion |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#210458 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cista mystica with snake emerging
Script: Greek
Lettering: NIKA-IEΩN
Interesting fact
The coin features an image of the Roman emperor Caracalla, who ruled from 198 to 217 AD. Caracalla is known for his military campaigns against the Parthian Empire and his attempts to increase the power of the Roman state. He also introduced a number of reforms, including the Edict of Caracalla, which granted Roman citizenship to all free inhabitants of the empire. This coin was likely minted during his reign and circulated in the region of Bithynia and Pontus, which was a province of the Roman Empire at the time.
