Æ21 - Caracalla S C; Antioch
| Bronze | 5 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Antioch on the Orontes (Syria Coele) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 198-217 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#412448 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
SC within wreath, eagle below
Script: Greek
Lettering: SC
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 for his edict, known as the Edict of Caracalla, which granted Roman citizenship to all free inhabitants of the Roman Empire. This coin was minted during his reign and is a rare example of a bronze coin from that time period.
