Æ18 - Caracalla TΡAΛΛIANΩN
| Bronze | 4.6 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Tralles (Conventus of Ephesus) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 198-217 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.6 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#326622 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Artemis walking right, looking left, holding bow with left hand and reaching for arrow from quiver at her shoulder with right hand, hound at foot.
Script: Greek
Lettering: TΡAΛΛIANΩN
Translation: of Tralles
Comment
Other reference: Mionnet IV# 1098.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Caracalla, who was known for his extensive reforms and military campaigns, yet his reign was also marked by controversy and violence. Despite this, his coinage remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
