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Æ21 - Caracalla
| Bronze | 14.7 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Serdica (Thracia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 198-217 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 14.7 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#369873 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Dikaiosyne standing left, holding scales and cornucopia; behind, wheel to left.
Script: Greek
Lettering: OVΛΠIAC CЄPΔIKHC
Interesting fact
The coin , the Æ21 - Caracalla (198-217) from Serdica (Thracia) made of Bronze weighing 14.7g, is a rare example of a Roman imperial coin that features a portrait of the emperor Caracalla with a beard. Most coins from this period depict Caracalla clean-shaven, so this coin is a unique representation of the emperor's image.
