© Jh.simonetto (CC BY-NC)
© Jh.simonetto (CC BY-NC)
Æ18 - Caracalla and Geta
| Bronze | 4.9 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Carrhae (Mesopotamia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) Geta (Publius Septimius Geta) (209-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 209-211 |
| Value | Dupondius (1) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.9 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#336965 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crescent and one star.
Script: Latin
Lettering: KLWNEI MHTROPOL KARR
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the portraits of two Roman emperors, Caracalla and Geta, who ruled together from 209-211 AD. This coin was minted during their joint reign and is a rare example of a coin that features both emperors on the same side. Additionally, the fact that it was minted in Carrhae (modern-day Harran, Turkey) suggests that the coin had a wide circulation and was used in trade across different regions of the Roman Empire.
